Hearty Homemade Baked Beans Recipe: The Best Comfort Classic

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried navy beans, soaked overnight
• 4 cups water
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato passata or canned tomato sauce
• ¼ cup golden syrup or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1-2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (as needed)
• Optional: 1-2 teaspoons lapsang souchong tea for a smoky flavor