• 2 lb. ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 46 fluid oz. can tomato juice
• 1 28 oz. can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 C. canned pumpkin puree
• 1 Tbs. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 Tbs. chili powder
• 1/4 C. white sugar

In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and pumpkin puree. Season with pumpkin pie spice, chili powder and sugar. Simmer 1 hour. Serve warm with cornbread.

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrition Info: Amount Per Serving: Calories: 409, Total Fat: 16.4g, Cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 1204mg, Total Carbs: 37.8g, Dietary Fiber: 9.5g, Protein: 28.1g