Bry's Chocolate Lamb Chili Recipe

1 medium onion

chopped

1 pound lean ground lamb

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ tablespoon dried basil

1 teaspoon cumin

⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

2 large cloves garlic

minced

3 ½ tablespoons chili powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

4 cups red beans

with liquid