Asian Inspired Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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