Dragon's Breath Chili

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3 tablespoons bacon grease or canola oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped

3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped

2 red bell peppers, diced

2 jalapenos chiles, minced

2 yellow onions, diced

1 head garlic, minced

1 pound boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

2 pounds ground beef, coarse grind

1 pound bulk Italian sausage

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons granulated garlic

2 teaspoons granulated onion

2 teaspoons hot paprika

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

2 cups tomato sauce

1 cup tomato paste

12 ounces lager beer

1 cup chicken stock

Two 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, with juice

Two 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, with juice

Double-Fried French Fries, for serving, recipe follows

Saltine crackers, for garnish

1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

1 cup shredded Cheddar

Double-Fried French Fries:

Four 4- to 5-inch-long russet potatoes

8 cups canola oil

1 tablespoon fine grain sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper