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baked beans from scratch

A hearty and flavorful dish made with dried beans, cooked slowly with a blend of spices and sweeteners for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 2 cups dried navy beans soaked overnight
Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Beans
  1. Rinse the soaked navy beans and place them in a large pot. Cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour until tender.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Drain the beans and transfer them to a baking dish. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, then pour the sauce over the beans. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 3 hours. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a smoky flavor, you can add diced bacon or smoked sausage to the beans before baking.

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