Cowboy Chili and Baked Bean Pot

Name: Cowboy Chili and Baked Bean Pot
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 slices smoky bacon, chopped, optional; 1 1/2 pounds coarse-ground sirloin; 2 Idaho or russet potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 Fresno chile peppers, sliced; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons chile powder; 1 large fresh bay leaf; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer; 4 cups beef stock; 1/4 cup thick Worcestershire sauce; 1 (16-ounce) can baked beans; 1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes; Scallions, thinly sliced on an angle for topping