Melt the butter in a large Dutch ovenn over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently until the onions are light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chipotles, anchovies, chile paste, and cumin and cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring until homogeneous, about 1 minute.
Add the ground beef and cook, using a wooden sppon to break up the beef into pieces and stirring frequently, until no longer pink(do not brown the beef), about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans, stock, and cornmeal and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have developed and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes.
Stir in the whiskey, is using. Serve with some or all of the suggested garnishes.