Buffalo Chili

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 lb. buffalo, shredded or cut into very small pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes with liquid
• 2 (16 oz. each) cans red kidney beans with liquid
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. each: ground cumin, salt and celery salt
• 1/4 tsp. each: hot pepper flakes and dried oregano
• 1 tsp. molasses
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste