Western Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Fry beans in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Add onion. Cook until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving.