Homemade Baked Beans In Tomato Sauce

Baked beans are a bit of an English staple, whether they're Heinz or Branston, they've always been a firm favourite amongst my family. This is my attempt at making my own and I think it's not too bad, they're maybe not as sweet as the tinned variety, but that doesn't mean they're not rich and flavourful.

You will need:
250g dried fava beans (pre-soaked for at least 8 hours)
1tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2tsp tomato puree
2tsp smoked paprika
1 tin chopped tomatoes
500ml vegetable stock
1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

Method:
1. Put the drained and rinsed beans in a saucepan with a lid, cover with cold water and bring to the boil.
2. Allow the beans to boil for about 10 minutes, turn the heat down low, put on the lid and simmer gently for 45-50 minutes. Drain the beans and tip into a casserole dish.
3. Preheat the oven to 150°C.
4. Put the saucepan back on a medium heat, pour in the oil and allow to warm. Add the onions and celery, and fry for 2-3 minutes before adding the garlic and continuing to cook until the onions have softened.
5. Stir in the tomato puree and smoked paprika and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Stir in the tinned tomatoes, stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the sauce to the boil, turn the heat down low, put on the lid and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.
7. Pour the sauce over the beans and stir thoroughly. Cover the casserole dish and bake in the oven for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Prior to serving check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes:
These are awesome on toast, with mash, with a jacket potato, with pork chops, as part of a full English or even with just bread and butter.