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Homemade baked beans in rich tomato sauce with a spoon scooping soft white beans

Baked Beans

Ella
A rich and comforting baked beans recipe with a thick, glossy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients
  

Beans Base

  • 2 cups dried navy beans soaked overnight
  • 3 cans white beans drained and rinsed

For the Sauce

  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

To Thicken the Sauce

  • 8 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup water for slurry

Instructions
 

  • If using dried beans, soak them overnight in plenty of water.
  • Drain and boil soaked beans in fresh water. Skim off any foam that rises.
  • Reduce heat and simmer beans for 1 to 1.5 hours until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Stir well.
  • Add the cooked or canned beans to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
  • Bring to a light simmer, then cook on medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry.
  • Pour the slurry into the pot while stirring. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more sugar or vinegar to balance flavors.
  • Serve warm with toast, bread, or as a side dish.

Notes

You can easily adjust sweetness or tanginess by adding more brown sugar or vinegar. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth. The beans taste even better the next day as flavors deepen.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

  • Calories: 228 kcal (11%)
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g (14%)
  • Protein: 13 g (26%)
  • Fat: 1 g (2%)
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g (6%)
  • Sodium: 463 mg (20%)
  • Potassium: 761 mg (22%)
  • Fiber: 13 g (54%)
  • Sugar: 10 g (11%)
  • Vitamin A: 119 IU (2%)
  • Vitamin C: 2 mg (2%)
  • Calcium: 87 mg (9%)
  • Iron: 3 mg (17%)
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