• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 small can pumpkin puree, you can also do a whole can for stronger flavor, it will just be a thicker texture
• 1 can black beans (unsalted), rinsed and drained
• 1 can chickpeas (unsalted), rinsed and drained
• 1.5 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon diamond kosher salt , (if using any other salt, use half the amount), or use to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Toppings:

• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped scallions
• frito chips (if you're Matt this is not optional)