Emerils Chuck Wagon Chili

Name: Emeril's Chuck Wagon Chili
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons Emeril's Southwest Essence; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups chopped yellow onions; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 (12-ounce) bottles dark beer; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed, with juices; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons masa harina; Grated Cheddar, for garnish; Finely chopped green onions, for garnish; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish