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British Baked Beans

Cozy homemade British Baked Beans in a luscious tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting breakfast or hearty meal. A delightful twist on the American classic.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (15 oz) Haricot beans or navy beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups Tomato sauce plain, unseasoned
  • 1 medium Onion sweet yellow, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Malt vinegar
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Mustard powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add tomato sauce, brown sugar, malt vinegar, smoked paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  • Fold in drained and rinsed beans. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until beans are plump and sauce reaches desired consistency.
  • Adjust salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste. Optionally, add Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
  • Enjoy the British Baked Beans warm over toast or alongside eggs. Sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

Notes

For a vegan version, use vegan Worcestershire sauce and skip the optional cheese. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 4-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 15gFat: 1.5gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 450mgFiber: 15gSugar: 17g