• Start by browning the ground beef. Do this on the stove top in a large skillet set over medium high heat. Brown the meat and crumble it with a wooden spoon or spatula. Drain any fat and then add the ground beef to the slow cooker.
• Add the pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, pinto beans, water, chili powder, pumpkin spice, salt yellow onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Add a minced habanero pepper if you want a spicy chili. Stir.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
• When the cooking time is up, stir and serve. Top with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

Stove-top instructions:

• Set a large pot over medium high heat. When the pot is hot add the ground beef, bell peppers and onions. Crumble beef with a wooden spoon. When the meat is browned, drain the fat.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir. Bring up to a boil, then lower the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often so it doesn't burn.