BBQ Beans with Mashed Potato Tops

Recipe Details

Preparation Time

15 mins

Cooking Time

30 mins

Ingredients

• 100g onion
• 50g celery
• 60g bacon
• 3g garlic
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 20g tomato purée
• 10g treacle or brown sugar
• 15g malt vinegar
• 400g haricot beans
• 300g potato
• 60ml milk
• 20g cream cheese

Method

1. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add oil, then sauté the onion and celery until softened.
2. Add the bacon to the pan, cooking until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
4. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, treacle or brown sugar, and malt vinegar. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in the haricot beans and cooked bacon. Season with salt to taste.
7. Boil the potato in a large pan of salted water until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
8. Drain the potatoes and mash with milk, cream cheese, and a pinch of salt.
9. Transfer the bean mixture to two small microwave-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a generous dollop of mashed potato.
10. Cover each bowl with a plate to prevent the top from drying out, then microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until hot and steaming.