Asian Inspired Chili

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef, browned (can sub turkey or even chicken if desired)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons thai style chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute or 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce

1. Sautee onions, red pepper and garlic in sesame oil until tender (about 5 min).
2. Add remaining ingredients,bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

onion, scallions, red pepper, garlic, sesame oil, lean ground beef, fresh ginger, spice powder, sherry, hoisin sauce, chili powder, soy sauce, thai style chili sauce, splenda sugar substitute, tomatoes, red beans, tomato sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asian-inspired-chili-220092 (may not work)