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
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Heat the Base
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add tomato puree and cook for about 2 minutes. -
Add the Liquids
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and mustard. Let simmer for 1 minute. -
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. -
Season to Taste
Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and brown sugar to your preference. -
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