Asian Inspired Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 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.