Instructions: Cook suet and onions in heavy kettle until onions are tender but not browned. Add meat and brown. Mash garlic in salt and stir into meat along with chili powder, cumin and oregano. Add 1 1/2 quarts water. Cover and simmer 1 hour. To thicken, if desired, blend roasted flour with 1/2 cup water and stir into mixture. Simmer another half hour. Or soak fried tortillas in water, blend until smooth and add.

Note: Chili Colorado can be served with pinto beans, rice, macaroni or over tamales.

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