Servings: 18 Cups - ½ Cup Portions or about 36 servings

8 15oz Cans Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed or 3 pounds of Dry Pinto Beans 8 15oz Cans Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed or 3 pounds of Dry Pinto Beans
2 1/2 Cups of Granburger or TVP, dry 2 ½ Cups of Granburger or TVP, dry
2 1/2 Cups Water 2 ½ Cups Water
3 Tbs better than bullion no-beef-base 3 Tbs better than bullion no-beef-base
2 1/4 Cups Onions, Chopped 2 ¼ Cups Onions, Chopped
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil
2 Bay Leaves 2 Bay Leaves
3 15oz cans Tomato Sauce 3 15oz cans Tomato Sauce
3 Tbs Cumin 3 Tbs Cumin
3 Tbs Chili Powder 3 Tbs Chili Powder
1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tsp Salt 2 Tsp Salt

In a Sauce pan bring the 2 ½ 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, Bay Leaf, 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!