• 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
• 1 pound mild Italian sausage
• 1 small yellow onion, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, minced
• 1 jalapeño, diced
• 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 (5.5-ounce) cans V-8 juice
• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can dark or light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can chili beans
• Few dashes of hot sauce, optional
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, for garnish

Seasoning Blend:

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder