Western Beans

Name: Western Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1-1/3 cups water; 1/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained

Eats Now Editorial Team · 853 kcal · Soups & Stews

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Western Beans – a delicious recipe with bacon, onion, water, dried lentils, ketchup, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

4 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/3 cups water
1/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained

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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 once or twice. Remove bay leaf before serving.

853

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bacon strips, diced, 1 large onion, chopped, 1-1/3 cups water, 1/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Western Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
853 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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