Chili (Colorado Style)

This is a hearty Chili with many layers of flavor. It is great on a cold Colorado day. The family likes it over corn chips and smothered with cheddar cheese. Me I just like crackers. I usually can it. Recipe makes about 4 qts.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 5 quarts

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (29 ounce) can red kidney beans
• 1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans in chili sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1⁄2 cup frozen corn
• 3  cups salsa, I use my own
• 2 (7/8ounce) packages  chili seasoning mix, one is good as the next
• 2  teaspoons cumin
• 1  tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup white vinegar, if canning

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in a large pot. Drain fat. Stir in flour to coat.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir.
3. Simmer covered for at least 3 hours.
4. Remove cover and simmer until desired consistency is achieved. (l like mine thick).