Chili Cheese Fries

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Chili:

2 pounds ground beef (I use chuck)

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

16 ounces tomato sauce

12 ounces tomato paste

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 bay leaves

1 yellow onion, grated

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

French Fries:

2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed, squared off and cut into 1/2-inch matchsticks

6 cups beef tallow or peanut oil, or a combo

Kosher salt

Fried Jalapeños:

3/4 cup pickled jalapeños, patted very dry

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons rice flour

To Serve:

Freshly grated yellow sharp Cheddar (try it on a rasp grater for an extra snowy effect!)

Hot sauce, for serving