Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 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