Western Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 bacon slices, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 c. dry lentils
1 1/3 c. water
2 Tbsp. catsup
1tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
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.
Serves 8 to 10.