Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 250 g streaky bacon (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 x 400g cans Cannelini beans (drained)
  • 1 cup tomato passata/puree
  • 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
  • 3/4 cup beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a large pan/skillet, fry the onion and bacon until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Add the garlic and smoked paprika and fry for another 30 seconds then add the drained beans.
  • Pour in the remaining ingredients.
  • Lower the heat and allow to simmer gently for 30 minutes, topping up with beef stock/water as needed to ensure the beans don't dry out and burn.
  • When the sauce is thick and deep red, season to taste then serve.