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