Hearty Polenta Pumpkin Chili - Marisolio Tasting Bar

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• One 29 oz can tomato sauce
• One 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
• One 15 oz can of pumpkin
• 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp sugar, divided
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1-1/2 tsp Pumpkin Spice Balsamic condimento
• 1/2 tsp plus 3/4 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• One 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained