Bry's Chocolate Lamb Chili

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Chocolate and lamb in chili? Of Course!!! This is a wonderful chili recipe, concocted by my son Bryan. We use Icelandic lamb because it is really lean. Lean lamb is a must.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

  • 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

Directions

  1. In a large pot, cook onions and ground lamb in olive oil over medium heat.

  2. When onions are soft and meat browned, season with red pepper flakes, basil, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, cocoa powder, sugar, and bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and beans. Increase heat to bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
16g Fat
34g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 1052mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 410mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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