2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans (15 oz ea) pumpkin puree
2 cans (15 oz ea) chili beans in hot or mild sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
2 cans (28 oz ea) crushed tomatoes
2 T cumin
1 T coriander
2 t dried oregano
2 t dried cilantro
4 chipotle peppers, or more with 1 T adobo sauce (removing the seeds will lessen the heat)
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
3 – 4 C beef stock, or a Mexican or pumpkin beer