Place beans in an airtight plastic bag. Combine minced onion, bouillon granules, salt and garlic powder. Place in a small airtight plastic bag. Put bag in a colorful decorative bag and label it "Flavoring Packet". Combine remaining ingredients in a small airtight plastic bag. Place bag in a decorative bag and label it "Seasoning Packet". Place 1 bag beans, 1 Flavoring Packet and 1 Seasoning Packet in a napkin lined basket. Be sure to include directions for preparing on a gift card.

The directions should read: Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; let soak 8 hours. Drain. Combine beans, Flavoring Packet and 7 cups water in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 pound cooked ground beef, 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce, 1 (8 oz) can tomato paste and Seasoning Packet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.