Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 cup canned pumpkin1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt American and mozzarella cheese slices, optional8 hamburger buns, split
Preparation
In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pumpkin, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, if desired, cut American cheese slices with a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter. Cut mozzarella cheese into shapes (triangles, half-circles, etc.) to make pumpkin faces. Spoon meat mixture onto buns and top each with a pumpkin.
