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British Baked Beans: A Comforting Classic for Any Day

British Baked Beans: A Comforting Classic for Any Day

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish, Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

British Baked Beans are a savory and tangy comfort food, rich in flavor with a perfect balance of sweetness. A true classic in British cuisine, they are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner and can be served in various ways like on toast, with sausages, or as a topping for jacket potatoes.


Ingredients

  • Canned white beans (haricot beans): 2 cans (400g/14 oz each)
  • Tomato puree: 3 tablespoons
  • Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
  • Vinegar (white or malt): 1 tablespoon
  • Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Mustard (Dijon or yellow): 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
  • Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Heat the Base
    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add tomato puree and cook for about 2 minutes.

  2. Add the Liquids
    Stir in Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and mustard. Let simmer for 1 minute.

  3. Add the Beans
    Pour in the canned white beans, stir to coat them in the sauce, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Season to Taste
    Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and brown sugar to your preference.

  5. Serve & Enjoy
    Serve the beans as a side dish or over toast, bacon, eggs, or jacket potatoes.


Notes

  • Quality of Beans: For the best flavor and texture, use high-quality haricot beans.
  • Slow Cooking: Let the beans simmer for longer to deepen the flavor of the sauce.
  • Sweetness Balance: Adjust the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste—some prefer sweeter beans, while others lean toward tangy.
  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg