Pumpkin Chili

• cups fresh pumpkin or 2 cups canned pumpkin↗2
• lbs ground beef↗3
• (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans↗2
• medium onions, chopped↗2
• (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes3
• tablespoons chili powder↗2
• teaspoon red pepper↗1⁄4
• teaspoon sugar↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• bay leaves↗2
• cup fresh mushrooms↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown the ground beef and pour off grease.

2. 2

   Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, stirring well. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours.

3. 3

   Serve with crackers, hot bread, or garlic bread.