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Homemade Baked Beans

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Proper homemade baked beans, costed to the penny. Cannellini beans simmered in a sticky tomato sauce, far cheaper and tastier than tins from the shop.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.79

Approx £3.15 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Homemade Baked Beans

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion in a little oil in a saucepan for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. 2
    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, paprika and crumbled stock cube.
  3. 3
    Drain and rinse the cannellini beans, then tip them in with a splash of water.
  4. 4
    Simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  5. 5
    Season to taste and serve on hot buttered toast.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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