– 1 Tbsp avocado oil – 1 medium-sized yellow onion diced – 2 large carrots chopped – 1 red bell pepper chopped – 4 cloves garlic minced – 1 lb ground beef – 1 (15-oz.) can pureed pumpkin – 1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoe – 1 (15-oz.) can black bean – 1 to 3 cups chicken broth* – 1 to 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar optional – 2 Tbsp chili powder – ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice – 1 tsp sea salt to taste