Boil 1/3 cup lentils in 1 1/3 cup water for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain. Fry baco n strips. In bacon grease, cook onions until transparent. Combine lentils, ba con, onion, ketchup, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, pepper flakes, bay lea f, tomatoes, and beans in Crock-Pot. Cook on High 3 to 4 hours. Remove bay le af. Serve Serves 8 to 10