Wood-Fired Pizza with Spicy Chorizo and Roasted Peppers

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

A vibrant wood-fired pizza featuring smoky chorizo, sweet roasted peppers, and melted mozzarella for a perfect balance of spice and richness. This Mexican-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pizza dough, spicy chorizo sausage, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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

• 12 oz pizza dough
• 6 oz, sliced spicy chorizo sausage
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 8 oz, shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 6 leaves, torn fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes to simulate a wood-fired oven.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt; spread on a baking sheet and roast at 500°F for 10 minutes until slightly charred and tender.
3. Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant; add 6 oz sliced spicy chorizo and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges are crispy.
4. Step 4: Roll out 12 oz pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and place it on a pizza peel or parchment paper.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 8 oz shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough, then layer the roasted peppers and cooked chorizo slices; finish with a pinch of 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
7. Step 7: Remove from oven and garnish with 6 torn fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.