Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup ketchup1/2 cup tomato juice1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin8 hamburger buns, split

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or large cast-iron skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in seasonings, ketchup and tomato juice; bring to a boil. Stir in pumpkin. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, to allow flavors to blend, about 15 minutes. Serve on buns.