Homemade Australian Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Homemade Australian Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces dry mixed beans (kidney, navy, canellini); 1 smoked ham hock; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; crusty toast, for serving; wilted spinach, for serving

Servings: persons

12 ounces dry mixed beans (kidney, navy, canellini)
1 smoked ham hock
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
crusty toast, for serving
wilted spinach, for serving

1
Soak the beans overnight in cold water; drain.
2
In a Dutch oven, place the beans, the ham hock, and enought water to cover; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
3
Remove the hock and cut off the meat and shred; drain beans, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
4
Heat the oil in the Dutch oven, cook the onion and garlic until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes; add tomato, reserved liquid, the Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, shredded meat, and beans to the pot.
5
Cover and simmer until beans are tender and the liquid has thickened, about 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
6
Serve over crusty toast with wilted spinach.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces dry mixed beans (kidney, navy, canellini), 1 smoked ham hock, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Homemade Australian Baked Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Homemade Australian Baked Beans

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