1 pound ground beef
1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can pizza sauce
1 (14.5) oz can italian stewed tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 (3.5 oz) sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon pizza seasoning OR italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
shredded mozzarella cheese, optional

in a large saucepan, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. stir in the beans, pizza sauce, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, pepperoni, green pepper, pizza seasoning and salt. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness. garnish with cheese if desired.

8 servings