Baked Beans 🍲
Baked beans are a hearty dish made from slow-cooked Beans in a sweet and savory sauce, often with Tomato sauce, Brown sugar, and spices. They’re popular as a comfort food and a side dish for barbecues and breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked Navy beans (or canned beans)
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Molasses
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 small chopped Onion
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped Bacon for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until soft.
- Add tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add the cooked beans and mix until coated with sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until thick and bubbling.
Tips for Great Flavor ✨
- Add a pinch of Paprika or Garlic powder for extra depth.
- For a smoky taste, add a little Barbecue sauce.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors develop.
✅ Nutrition highlight:
Beans are rich in fiber, protein, and iron, making baked beans a filling and nutritious dish.
If you want, I can also show you 3 different styles of baked beans (American, British, and cowboy-style) with slightly different flavors. 🍽️
