The Ultimate Chili Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Chili Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2½ pounds 85% lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons salt; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion ((or 2 small), minced); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 red bell pepper, (minced); 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ((optional, for a sweeter chili)); 2 tablespoons cornmeal; 3 cups beef broth; 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes; ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon molasses, (such as Grandma's Original (optional, for a sweeter chili)); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, (from 1 lime); Cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, cheese, scallions