Heat from chili powder or chipotle in adobo is tempered by the natural sweetness of pumpkin or squash puree, as well as pumpkin pie spice.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, 2 turns of the pan. Add beef or turkey and brown and crumble, then season with salt, pepper, cumin, pumpkin spice, and chili powder or paste. Add sausage and crumble, combining it with beef or turkey. Add onion, apple, garlic, and jalapeno and soften. Add light brown sugar or honey, tomatoes, pumpkin, beans and stock, then simmer to thicken and until ready to serve with toppings of choice.