Asian Inspired Chili

A change of pace for you chili lovers. This is something I've developed over the years as a way to use up hoisin sauce. Can be made in crock pot...just throw everything in and cook on low for 6 hours. This makes very thick chili, if you like it thinner, just add water or broth.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

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

Directions

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.