Italian Taco Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• {'name': 'Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'pound'}
• {'name': 'ground beef', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'pound'}
• {'name': 'olive oil', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'onion, diced', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'medium'}
• {'name': 'bell pepper, diced (any color)', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': ''}
• {'name': 'garlic cloves, minced', 'quantity': 3, 'unit': ''}
• {'name': 'crushed tomatoes', 'quantity': 28, 'unit': 'ounces'}
• {'name': 'diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)', 'quantity': 10, 'unit': 'ounces'}
• {'name': 'black beans, drained and rinsed', 'quantity': 15, 'unit': 'ounces'}
• {'name': 'kidney beans, drained and rinsed', 'quantity': 15, 'unit': 'ounces'}
• {'name': 'corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'taco seasoning', 'quantity': 2, 'unit': 'tablespoons'}
• {'name': 'italian seasoning', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'smoked paprika', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)', 'quantity': 0.5, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'chicken broth', 'quantity': 2, 'unit': 'cups'}
• {'name': 'salt', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'black pepper', 'quantity': 0.5, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)', 'quantity': 2, 'unit': 'tablespoons'}
• {'name': 'shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar, for topping)', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'sour cream (optional, for topping)', 'quantity': 0.5, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'tortilla chips or small taco shells (for serving)', 'quantity': 4, 'unit': ''}