Super Duper Chili

1 lb. pork sausage
1 1b. ground beef (chili grind if available)
2-15 1/2 oz cans chili beans
1 16 oz. jar salsa
1 16 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
14 1/2 oz. diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 sweet pepper, any color, diced
1 onion, diced
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
dash of red pepper flakes

Brown meats in a 6-8 quart chili pot (soup pot.) Add sweet peppers and onions and cook until tender. Add all other ingredients. Stir to mix together. Bring mixture to a soft boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for minimum of 30 minutes/ maximum of 60 minutes. Serve in bowls topped with grated cheese, sour cream, soda crackers, and hot succe for those who want to up the heat level.