Buffalo Chili

Ingredients

 * 1 	lb dried beans
 * 1 	lb ground buffalo meat
 * 1 	tablespoon olive oil
 * 3 	cups water
 * 1 	cup beef broth
 * 1 (16 	ounce) can diced tomatoes
 * 1 	large sweet onion, chopped
 * 1 	bulb of garlic, minced
 * 1 	cup green peppers, sliced
 * 2 	stalks celery, chopped
 * 1 (4 	ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
 * 1/2 	teaspoon cumin
 * 1/2 	teaspoon chili powder
 * 1/2 	teaspoon red pepper flakes
 * 2 	bay leaves

Directions

 * 1) wash and soak beans in BIG pot.
 * 2) cook garlic, onion, celery and 1/2 the spices in olive oil in a skillet.
 * 3) add buffalo meat and cook until brown.
 * 4) rinse beans, and then add water and beef broth in bean pot.
 * 5) add contents of skillet to bean pot.
 * 6) add the rest of the ingredients to the big pot.
 * 7) cook for about 3 hours.