Spicy Lamb Chili

• cooking spray
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 lb lean ground lamb
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• monterey jack cheese, for garnish
• onion, Chopped, for garnish

1. Coat a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot with spray oil and heat; cook onions and ground lamb over medium heat.
2. When onions are soft and meat browned; drain well.
3. Add garlic and season with red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, chili powder, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and beans; bring soup to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings.

cooking spray, onion, lean ground lamb, garlic, red pepper, oregano, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, chili powder, bay leaf, tomatoes, red beans, salt, pepper, cheese, onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-lamb-chili-356066 (may not work)