Chili fries, and beef roast

Chili: 2 pounds ground beef, 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. Fries: sweet potatoes, salt, olive oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder