Description
Homemade Heinz Baked Beans are a warm and satisfying dish that brings the comforting taste of classic baked beans right to your kitchen. This easy recipe features a rich, flavorful sauce made from wholesome ingredients, providing a healthier alternative to store-bought versions. Perfect for breakfast on toast, as a hearty side at barbecues, or even in casseroles, these baked beans are versatile and can be customized to suit your taste. With simple preparation and minimal effort, you’ll have delicious baked beans ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried Navy beans (or 3 cans of white beans)
- 2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1 cup water
- 6 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt
- Cornstarch for thickening
Instructions
- Rinse and soak dried navy beans overnight or use the quick soak method.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine soaked/dried beans with chicken stock, water, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until thickened.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl; stir into the bean mixture and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until desired thickness is achieved.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 502mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg