Troy's man cave taco soup recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (14 ounce) package Eckrich(R) smoked sausage, thinly sliced
• 3 (1.5 ounce) packets McCormick(R) taco seasoning mix
• 2 (14 ounce) cans whole corn, drained
• 2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 2 (14 ounce) cans back beans, undrained
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chili beans or pinto beans, undrained
• 1 (14 ounce) can Ro*tel(R) diced tomatoes (hot)
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced new potatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) jar sliced jalapeños, undrained
• 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons Louisaina hot sauce, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons black pepper