British Baked Beans

Name: British Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cans (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 15 mins. Cook: 25 mins.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Heinz clearly know a thing or two about British baked beans, but this homemade recipe comes close. In fact, you can customize the beans into something even more exciting.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cans (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, cook until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook one minute longer.
Stir in beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.