4 Fresh Chiles and a Ghost Pepper Chili

Name: 4 Fresh Chiles and a Ghost Pepper Chili
Ingredients: 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped; 2 small onions, chopped; 4 thick slices of bacon, - preferably smoked - chopped (optional but strongly recommended); 3 poblano peppers, chopped; 4 jalapenos peppers, chopped; 4 serrano peppers, chopped; 1 habanero peppers, chopped; 1 dried ghost chile, chopped (optional); 3 tablespoons chili powder (medium hot or hot); 2 tablespoons cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground pork (optional: you may also make this recipe with 2 pounds of ground beef only); 1 can (14oz) black beans, washed and rinsed; 1 can (14oz) kidney beans, washed and rinsed; 1 large can (28oz) of tomato sauce or diced tomatoes (for a chunkier chili); 1 can of beer (optional, highly recommended); salt and pepper; sour cream, for garnish (optional); shredded monterey or cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional); cilantro, chopped, for garnish; 1 tablespoon masa harina