Saute the onion, asparagus, and mushrooms in oil. OR onion, mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini.
In a separate pan, saute the meat until cooked thoroughly. (use oil for chicken.) Drain ground beef if using.
Add the brown sugar and soy sauce to the meat and simmer a couple minutes.
Combine the meat and veggies and add the corn and soup. Mix well.
Simmer 10 minutes, then add prepared rice and water chestnuts, or pine nuts, and mix well. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Place pumpkin on a foil lined baking sheet and oil the outside to prevent burning.
Sprinkle the inside of the pumpkin with salt and pepper and add the filling.
Replace the pumpkin top and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour and a half to two hours until fork tender.
Scrape the sides of the pumpkin when serving. Enjoy!
