Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

Transform your everyday meal into a hearty, flavorful delight with this homemade Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce recipe. Packed with tender navy beans simmered to perfection in a rich, tangy tomato sauce, this dish combines the natural sweetness of brown sugar and molasses with the savory kick of Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and aromatic spices like paprika and garlic. Slow-baked for maximum depth of flavor, this wholesome comfort food is perfect as a main course or a satisfying side dish for barbecues, breakfasts, or weeknight dinners. With simple ingredients and an irresistibly smoky-sweet taste, this baked beans recipe is a crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 450 grams Dried navy beans (or cannellini beans)
• 1 liter Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 400 grams Tomato purée
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Molasses
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 piece Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large pot and cover with 1 liter of cold water. Let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Return the beans to the pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer for 45-60 minutes or until they are tender but not mushy. Drain the cooked beans and set aside.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).

Step 6

In a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 7

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 8

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 9

Stir in the tomato purée, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, paprika, and bay leaf.

Step 10

Add the cooked beans to the tomato mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 11

Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 12

Bake the beans for about 90 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure the mixture is not drying out. Add a splash of water if necessary.

Step 13

Remove the lid or foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.

Step 14

Remove from the oven, discard the bay leaf, and let the beans cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2074.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2130.7

Total Fat 36.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2726.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 356.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 82.7g	0%
Total Sugars 65.3g
Protein 108.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 896.6mg	0%
Iron 31.0mg	0%
Potassium 8727.2mg	0%

*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: 15.1%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 65.0%