Spicy Lamb Chili

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 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 sauté 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.