Libby's Pumpkin Chili (1984)

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 can (16 oz) Libby's solid pack pumpkin
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (16 oz) red kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup pitted ripe olive slices
• 1 envelope (1.25 oz) taco seasoning mix
• 1-1/2 tspns chili powder
• 1 tspn salt
• 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• Red pepper flakes
• 1 cup crushed corn chips
• 1/2 dairy sour cream

In 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, and garlic until beef is brown. Drain.

Add pumpkin, water, beans, olives, taco seasoning mix, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes or hot pepper sauce, if desired.

Garnish with cheese, corn ships, and sour cream. Yields 6 servings.

More "Lost" Libby's Pumpkin Recipes

New Mexico Pumpkin Soup (1984)

Classic Libby's Pumpkin Spice Cookies (1984)

Origin - "The Great Pumpkin Cookbook" by the home economists in Libby's Home Economics & Consumer Service Dep't, 1984)