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This recipe for baked beans in tomato sauce creates a flavorful, healthy side dish that tastes like it came straight out of Great Britain. It includes a solid amount of vegetables and a big burst of taste, ready for any meal you want to pair with it – the most common choice being a Full English Breakfast or simply a piece of toast.

British baked beans in bowl with toast on the side.

Whichever way you choose to enjoy these delicious beans, you should feel a sense of satisfaction having made it from scratch in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 celery stalk – chopped
  • 1 yellow onion – chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots – chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves – chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups canned navy beans – drained and rinsed (these are actually white beans, despite the name)
  • salt and pepper – to taste
  • fresh rosemary – to garnish (optional)
Top view of British beans on toast.

How to Make it

  1. Cook vegetables. Preheat electric skillet to 250ºF. Add the canola oil, celery, onion, carrots, garlic and balsamic vinegar. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to mix well.
  2. Simmer. Add 1 cup of water and lower heat to 200ºF. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add beans. Add the beans, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often (if you want the sauce to be thicker, cook it a bit longer).
  4. Serve. Serve over toasted bread with rosemary or add it to a Full English Breakfast.
British beans on toast.

Tips & Tweaks

When preparing these beans, to fast track chopping the veggies, you can throw all the onions, carrots, garlic, and celery into the food processor and pulse them. That way they are cut into tiny bits that blend into the texture of the beans.

You can make this recipe vegetarian by swapping out the Worcestershire sauce with a vegetarian one. But don’t leave it out altogether, as it’s crucial to the taste of the beans!

If you’re not in the mood to assemble a Full English Breakfast, you can serve these British beans on top of toast or with toast points as dippers.

They are great for breakfast because the protein and the fiber in the beans keeps you feeling full for longer. The beans can also be served as a side dish for lunch or dinner.

Storage

  • Fridge storage: Store the baked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer storage: To freeze the beans, let them cool first, transfer to a freezer-safe container and into the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Reheat: Reheat them in the electric skillet on low heat or in the microwave.
British baked beans in bowl with toast on the side.

These beans transport me back to Great Britain. What dishes do you remember that can transport your taste buds to other places? Let me know in the comments.

British baked beans in bowl with toast on the side.

Electric Skillet British Baked Beans

Joss Dyckson
This recipe for baked beans creates a flavorful, healthy side dish that tastes like it came straight out of Great Britain.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 celery stalk - chopped
  • 1 yellow onion - chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots - chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves - chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups canned navy beans - drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper - to taste
  • fresh rosemary - to garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat electric skillet to 250ºF.
  • Add the canola oil, celery, onion, carrots, garlic and balsamic vinegar. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to mix well.
  • Add 1 cup of water and lower heat to 200ºF. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the beans, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often (if you want the sauce to be thicker, cook it a bit longer).
  • Serve over toasted bread with rosemary or add it to a Full English Breakfast.

Equipment

Electric Skillet

Notes

  • Fridge Storage: Store the baked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To Freeze: To freeze the beans, let them cool first, transfer to a freezer-safe container and into the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Reheat: Reheat them in the electric skillet on low heat or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 213mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1993IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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