Spicy Beans Tex Mex Crock Pot

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Posting for zwt. from my crock pot recipe book. this would make a great recipe for pot lucks or camping trips. enjoy

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Steps

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Combine lentils and water in large saucepan , boil 20 to 30 minutes , drain.

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Cook bacon in med skittle until crispy , transfer to paper towels to drain , cool then crumble bacon.

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In same skittle cook onion in bacon drippings until tender.

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Combine lentils , bacon , onion , beans , tomatoes with juice , ketchup , garlic , chili powder , cumin , pepper flakes and bay leaf in crock pot.

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Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.

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Before serving remove bay leaf.

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Ingredients

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lentils, water, bacon, onion, pinto beans, red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, ketchup, garlic cloves, ground cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, bay leaf