Game Day Chili

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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 pounds ground meat (any combination of ground beef chuck, pork shoulder or veal shoulder) 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

2 large onions, chopped 

2 bunches scallions, chopped (about 2 cups)

2 tablespoons tomato paste 

6 tablespoons chile powder 

One 12-ounce bottle dark beer, such as Dos Equis 

Two 28-ounce cans whole fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed by hand 

2 cups chicken stock 

2 tablespoons red hot sauce, such as Tabasco 

2 tablespoons green hot sauce, such as Tabasco 

Suggested toppings: 1 cup lightly whipped and chilled creme fraiche, sliced jalapenos, fresh cilantro leaves, diced tomatoes, sliced cherry peppers, shredded Monterey Jack and shredded Cheddar