Western beans

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Bacon strips, diced
1largeOnion, chopped
cupDry lentils
1⅓cupWater
2tablespoonsKetchup
1teaspoonGarlic powder
¾teaspoonChili powder
½teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonDried red pepper flakes
1Bay leaf
1canWhole tomatoes with liquid, chopped (16 oz)
1canPinto beans, drained (15 oz
1canKidney beans, drained (16 oz.)

Directions

Lightly fry bacon in a heavy 3-qt. saucepan. Add onion; cook until transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring only once or twice.

Remove bay leaf before serving.