Cold Weather Chili

• 3 onions (chopped)
• 2 peppers (red chopped)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 3/4 extra-chunky salsa picante
• 900 gr beef (lean ground)
• 600 gr kidney beans (red)
• 525 gr italian-style tomatoes (plum)
• 60 ml pure olive oil
• 28 gr presidents choice (chopped)
• 18 gr chili powder