1 lb. dry beans (Northern, Pinto or Navy)
2 1/2 qts. water
1 to 2 slices bacon
1 can canned tomatoes (med. or lg. can)
1 lg. onion
2 tsp. salt or salt to taste
1 tsp. chili powder

Sort and wash beans. Soak overnight. Drain. Add ingredients to a crock pot. Cook all day or night. (Water may be adjusted for thickness.) Before serving, mash beans with a potato masher.