Homemade Heinz Baked Beans
A delicious and comforting dish that recreates the classic taste of baked beans right in your kitchen with simple ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
For the Beans
- 2 cups dried Navy beans (aka Haricot) (or other white beans) Soak overnight if using dried beans
- 3 cans haricot/navy beans, cannellini or any white beans (drained) Use if you prefer canned beans
For the Sauce
- 2 cups chicken stock/broth (low sodium, OR homemade vegetable stock)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 6 tbsp ketchup or Aussie/British tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder Or more onion powder to taste
- ½ tsp onion powder Or more garlic powder to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 tsp cornflour/cornstarch For thickening the sauce
- ¼ cup water For mixing with cornflour
Instructions
Cook Dried Beans
- If you are using dried beans, soak them overnight in water. The next day, drain and rinse the beans.
- Place them in a pot with fresh water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until they are tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Baked Beans
- In a large pot, combine the cooked beans (or canned beans if you're using them), chicken stock (or vegetable stock), water, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Thicken Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix the cornflour/cornstarch with the 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
- Gradually add this mixture to the pot of beans while stirring, allowing the beans to simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Notes
Allow the baked beans to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Adjust the sweetness with brown sugar, or add spices like smoked paprika or thyme for more flavor. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock and ensure Worcestershire sauce is suitable for vegetarian diets.