Western Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 c. dry lentils
1 1/3 c. water
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained

Preparation

Lightly fry bacon in a heavy, 3-quart saucepan.
Add onion; cook until transparent.
Stir in remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat for 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring once or twice.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Yields 8 to 10 servings.