Spicy Lamb Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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