Western Beans

Name: Western Beans
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

12 ingredients

6 steps

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

Directions

1

Lightly fry bacon in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
2

Add onion; cook until transparent.
3

Stir in remaining ingredients.
4

Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring once or twice.
5

Remove bay leaf before serving.
6

Serves 8 to 10.