posted by Mimi Hiller 09-10-100 2:08 PM
From http://www.culinary.com/foodtext/chilifil/603.shtml
Pumpkin Chili Mexicana
1/2 cup Onion -- chopped
1 clove Garlic -- minced
1/2 cup Red bell pepper -- diced
1/2 cup Green bell pepper -- diced
2 tbl. Vegetable oil
1 lb. Ground turkey or 1 lb. Lean ground beef
1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes -- undrained
1 3/4 cups Canned or cooked pureed
Sour cream
fresh pumpkin
1 can (15-oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (15.1/4-oz.) kidney beans -rinsed and drained
1 can (4-oz.) diced green chilies
1/2 cup Canned or frozen corn
1 tbl. Chili powder
1 tsp. Ground cumin
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
Garnish:
Cheddar cheese -- shredded
Green onions -- diced
Saute onion, garlic, and peppers in oil in 6-qt. saucepan 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add ground meat, cook until browned, drain. Add remaining ingredients except garnishes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Serve; garnished as desired.
Source: St. Pete Times, 10/27/94 :: MM by Sue Woodward