Brit Baked Beans

Experience the comforting taste of traditional British cuisine with this hearty Brit Baked Beans recipe. Made from scratch with tender dried navy beans, a rich tomato passata base, and the deep, smoky flavors of smoked paprika and blackstrap molasses, these baked beans are a level above the canned variety. Simmered low and slow to perfection, this dish boasts a velvety, flavor-packed sauce subtly sweetened with dark brown sugar and brightened with a splash of apple cider vinegar. Ideal as a main course served over buttery toast or as a star side dish in your full English breakfast, this recipe is easy to make with simple pantry staples and delivers on comfort and authenticity. Perfect for meal prepping and made to impress, Brit Baked Beans are your answer to a wholesome, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g Dried navy beans
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 400 g Tomato passata
• 2 tbsp Dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Blackstrap molasses
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
• 500 ml Vegetable stock
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly and soak them in a large bowl of water overnight (8-12 hours). Drain and rinse before cooking.

Step 2

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add the tomato passata, dark brown sugar, blackstrap molasses, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together well.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable stock, and then add the soaked navy beans to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, and let the beans simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Check the beans periodically to ensure they stay submerged in liquid. If the sauce becomes too thick before the beans are tender, add a splash of water or vegetable stock as needed.

Step 8

Once the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot as a main dish on toast, or as part of a full English breakfast. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1398.4 grams (1398.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1685

Total Fat 24.10g	31%
Saturated Fat 3.80g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3718mg	162%
Total Carbohydrate 293.10g	107%
Dietary Fiber 59.70g	213%
Total Sugars 74.20g
Protein 83.70g	167%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 826mg	64%
Iron 23mg	126%
Potassium 6854mg	146%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.6%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 68.0%