Chili, Pumpkin Style

Ingredients

• 1 15oz can Farmer’s Market organic pumpkin
• 3 pounds Lean Ground Beef or vegetarian substitute
• 2 cans Red Kidney Beans
• 2 Medium Onions- chopped
• 3 cans Cut Tomatoes, 15 ounce
• 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper(Optional)
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 cup Mushrooms (optional)

Directions

Brown ground beef or vegetarian ground beef substitute (I like Veggie Ground) and drain off excess fat. Put ground beef into a large pot. Add each ingredient into the pot. Cook on low for one to two hours. Serve with crackers.