Pantry Friendly Western Beans

 

1 tsp. Oil

½ C. Shelf Stable Chopped Bacon

½ C. dried chopped Onion

1/3 C. Lentils

1 1/3 C. Water

1 can Whole Tomatoes with liquid, chopped

1 can Pinto Beans, drained

1 can Kidney Beans, drained

2 tsp. Ketchup

¾ tsp. Chile Powder

¼ tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

½ tsp. Cumin

1 Bay Leaf

 

Heat oil in heavy 3 quart saucepan. Add bacon and onion. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes. 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.