Servings: 7 Cups - ½ Cup portions

1 Lbs Pinto Beans, Dry 1 Lbs Pinto Beans, Dry
2 Qts Water 2 Qts Water
3/4 Cup Granburger**, dry, or TVP ¾ Cup Granburger**, dry, or TVP
3/4 Cup Water ¾ Cup Water
1 Tbs Better than Bullion No-Beef-Base 1 Tbs Better than Bullion No-Beef-Base
2 Tbs Vegetable Oil 2 Tbs Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cups Onions, Diced ¾ Cups Onions, Diced
1 Bay Leaf 1 Bay Leaf
1 Cup Tomato Sauce 1 Cup Tomato Sauce
1 Tbs Cumin 1 Tbs Cumin
1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder ¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
1 1/2 Tsp Salt 1 ½ Tsp Salt
 
* *Worthington Brand note: *Worthington Brand

Soak beans in the 2  Quarts of water for 3 to 4 hours.  Cook according to package directions.
In a Sauce pan bring the ¾ Cup of water to a boil, then add the No-Beef-Base.
Turn the heat off and pour in the Granburger or TVP and let it soak for about 15 minutes.
In a large Dutch Kettle or large Pan add the Vegetable Oil, then the onions and sauté until translucent.
Add the Tomato sauce, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Granburger or TVP, and salt to the onions.
Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add the beans to the mixture and simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve hot with Cornbread.
Enjoy!