Grilled Wood-Fired Pizza with Chorizo and Roasted Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Charred wood-fired pizza topped with spicy chorizo, sweet roasted peppers, and melted mozzarella for an Italian-inspired smoky flavor. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pizza dough, chorizo sausage, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 6 ounces, casing removed and crumbled chorizo sausage
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 8 ounces, shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup, torn fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Toss 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place peppers on grill and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and tender. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 ounces crumbled chorizo sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Drain excess fat and set chorizo aside.
3. Step 3: On a clean work surface, sprinkle 2 tablespoons cornmeal and roll out 1 pound pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
4. Step 4: Brush one side of dough with 2 tablespoons olive oil mixed with 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5. Step 5: Place dough oiled side down on the grill grates and cook for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and bottom is crisp.
6. Step 6: Flip dough carefully, then quickly top the grilled side with 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, grilled peppers, and cooked chorizo.
7. Step 7: Close grill lid and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is cooked through.
8. Step 8: Remove pizza from grill and scatter 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves on top. Slice and serve immediately.