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Homemade British-Style Baked Beans

Name: Homemade British-Style Baked Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) can navy beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tbsp corn starch; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp white vinegar; Toast, for serving; Fried eggs, for serving; Breakfast sausages, for serving; Bacon, for serving; Hash browns, for serving; Sautéed mushrooms, for serving; Fried tomatoes, for serving

This homemade British-style baked beans recipe transforms canned navy beans into a savory, tomato-based side dish flavored with Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. While the creator prefers store-bought canned beans, this scratch version delivers authentic flavor for a complete English breakfast.

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Total

20 min

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Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

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Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tsp white vinegar
Toast, for servingoptional
Fried eggs, for servingoptional
Breakfast sausages, for servingoptional
Bacon, for servingoptional
Hash browns, for servingoptional
Sautéed mushrooms, for servingoptional
Fried tomatoes, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Drain and rinse the can of navy beans thoroughly.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the corn starch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
3
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
4
Add the tomato paste and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly to cook out the raw flavor.
5
Whisk in the chicken broth, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until the sauce is smooth.
6
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and white pepper.
7
Add the rinsed navy beans to the sauce and stir to combine.
8
Add a splash of white vinegar and stir.
9
Pour in the corn starch slurry and stir. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
10
Serve the baked beans warm, ideally as part of a full English breakfast.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Drain and rinse canned navy beans thoroughly to remove excess starch and sodium before cooking.
Create the corn starch slurry before adding it to the hot sauce to prevent lumps.
Simmer gently for 5–8 minutes after adding the slurry to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar at the end for balanced savory-sweet depth.

Substitutions

Navy beans → Cannellini beans or Great Northern beans (similar texture and mild flavor)
Butter → Olive oil or vegetable oil (lighter alternative)
Brown sugar → Honey or regular sugar (1:1 ratio, note: honey adds slight molasses flavor)
Chicken broth → Vegetable broth (maintains savory base for vegetarian version)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through.

Common Questions

Can I use dried navy beans instead of canned?

Yes, but soak and cook dried beans until tender first (about 1.5 hours), then proceed with the sauce recipe. Canned beans are faster and equally delicious.

What is the corn starch and water mixture for?

The corn starch slurry thickens the tomato-based sauce to reach the proper baked beans consistency, similar to canned varieties.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, prepare the beans up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave before serving.