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Jamie Oliver Homemade Baked Beans Recipe

Jamie Oliver Homemade Baked Beans Recipe

Make Jamie Oliver Homemade Baked Beans Recipe with simple ingredients, rich tomato sauce, and tender beans for a delicious homemade side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried navy beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Dutch oven or baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Soak the Beans
  1. Soak navy beans overnight in water until softened and expanded for even cooking and a better texture.
    Soaking Navy Beans for Homemade Baked Beans
Step 2: Cook the Beans
  1. Drain soaked beans and simmer in fresh water for about one hour until tender but not mushy.
    Cooking Tender Navy Beans on the Stovetop
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
  1. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil, then stir in tomatoes, sugar, mustard, and seasonings.
    Making the Homemade Baked Bean Sauce
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
  1. Mix cooked beans with the tomato sauce and stir thoroughly until every bean is evenly coated.
    Combining Beans with Rich Tomato Sauce
Step 5: Bake Slowly
  1. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake until thick, rich, and beautifully caramelized.
    Baking Homemade Baked Beans Until Caramelized

Notes

Slow baking develops the richest flavor, so don’t rush the cooking process.