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Chorizo Baked Beans on Toast

By:Nagi
Published:24 Jul '15Updated:12 May '20
64 Comments
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Chorizo can take anything from ordinary to scrumptious. These breakfast Chorizo Baked Beans on Toast are a classic example!

Chorizo Baked Beans on Toast topped with a fried egg

Baked beans are a breakfast staple in Australia and the UK. Actually, baked beans are a meal staple full stop – breakfast, lunch and dinner!

I lived my university days surviving on more baked beans than I care to remember. Open the can, pour onto toast, and microwave. It’s almost like a right of passage being a uni student. Canned baked beans and tuna on rice. Spend as little as possible on food so you have as much as possible for beer. 🙂

As an “adult”, I can probably count the number of times I’ve had canned baked beans on one hand. I’m not a lofty turn-up-my-nose type person. Having been on extended bush bashing trips in remote parts of Australia in 40 degrees / 105F scorching heat, you learn to be grateful for food in any form. Canned beans were a luxury compared to, say….goanna. Yes, I really did feast on wild goannas (which obviously I had nothing to do with catching, skinning, gutting or cooking…..).

Oops, sorry to turn you off!

The reason I rarely have canned baked beans nowadays is because I tried real baked beans, the homemade real deal. And since then, I’ve never been able to look at baked beans the same again. It’s like….when you try French champagne for the first time. Or a French brie. You know what I mean!

Chorizo and Tomato Beans on Toast - beans in a tomato sauce with chorizo mixed throughout. Something different for brekki this weekend!

Closeup of Chorizo Baked Beans

Here’s the thing about real serious homemade baked beans – you need to cook it long and slow. And usually you add a hock or speck, something with meaty, smokey flavours that infuses into the sauce.

I definitely plan to share a proper slow cooked baked beans recipe in the coming months. But this one is slightly different. No hock, and it’s ready in around 15 minutes. The flavour oomph from the chorizo which is minced up and cooked with the beans is why these speed baked beans are so tasty, even though it isn’t slow cooked for 3 hours. 🙂

Oh, before I sign off, just a bit of food trivia for you! These baked beans are UK/Australian style that are traditionally considered to be breakfast food, not American style. American style beans have more of a syrupy, thick sauce, often made with molasses (amongst many other ingredients!) and is traditionally served as a side for barbecue feasts. Both are yummy – just different!

Lastly – can anyone enlighten me…why are these called baked beans? They aren’t baked!!

Happy weekend! – Nagi

Chorizo Baked Beans on Toast breakfast with orange juice

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Chorizo and Tomato Beans on Toast - beans in a tomato sauce with chorizo mixed throughout. Something different for brekki this weekend!

Chorizo Baked Beans on Toast

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Breakfast
5 from 14 votes
Servings3 - 4
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Transform canned beans into an upmarket bistro style breakfast with the addition of chorizo! Baked beans is a breakfast staple in Australia and the UK. A great one takes hours to make. This is much faster to make than the traditional method, and the extra flavour oomph comes from the chorizo!

Ingredients

Baked Beans

  • 6 1/2 oz / 200g chorizo (Note 1)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 onion , diced (white, brown or yellow)
  • 14 oz / 420g canned cannellini beans (or any other white beans, such as navy), drained
  • 14 oz / 420g can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar (brown, white or raw - or even honey)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper

To Serve

  • Eggs , cooked to your liking sunny side up (or poached or boiled)
  • Sourdough bread slices , toasted

Instructions

  • Dice most of the chorizo, leaving some in slice form if you want to use them for garnish like I did.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
  • Add the garlic and onions and cook for 2 minutes or until starting to turn translucent.
  • Add the chorizo (all of it) and saute until the chorizo is nicely browned.
  • Add the remaining Baked Beans ingredients. Bring to simmer, then turn it down to medium low and leave to bubble away gently for 10 minutes or so, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick to your liking.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

To Serve

  • Pile the Baked Beans onto toasted sourdough and top with a fried egg.

Recipe Notes:

1. Chorizo comes raw and cured. Cured chorizo is like salami - you can eat it as is. Raw chorizo is like a sausage, but much firmer. It must be cooked before eating. I like to use the raw chorizo, which is also usually better value than the cured ones.
6.5 oz / 200g chorizo is about 1 1/2 standard size chorizos that you get in Australia at delis. I know it's weird to say 1 1/2 chorizo - but I really found 1 was not quite enough and 2 was more than enough!
2. Nutrition per serving assuming 4 servings.
Chorizo and Tomato Beans on Toast

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 362gCalories: 503cal (25%)Carbohydrates: 40g (13%)Protein: 25.5g (51%)Fat: 28.3g (44%)Saturated Fat: 9.3g (58%)Cholesterol: 208mg (69%)Sodium: 1906mg (83%)Potassium: 884mg (25%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 6.3g (7%)Vitamin A: 2050IU (41%)Vitamin C: 39.6mg (48%)Calcium: 130mg (13%)Iron: 5.9mg (33%)
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64 Comments

  1. Annie says

    March 9, 2023 at 9:59 pm

    Hi Nagi,

    I was wondering if I could cook eggs into the sauce with this recipe, similar to a shakshuka. If so, would I need to add more liquid?

    Thanks

    Reply
  2. Amy says

    January 14, 2022 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this recipe! I actually don’t like chorizo so I use some Chipotle Tabasco in mine to give that Smokey flavor. I also like a little Persian fetta with mine. I have been loving having this for breakfast and even doubled it to freeze for portions as a quick morning breakfast before work. It keeps me full for ages!

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    November 17, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe, I’ll definitely make it again. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Jess says

    October 3, 2021 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    This is soooo delicious. Definitely adding it to the regular weekend breakfast rotation!

    I used quality chorizo from the deli, and it really took these baked beans to the next level!

    I chop up all the chorizo rather than have some sliced on the side and serve on toasted sourdough with fried eggs & rocket leaves. It freezes very well & is perfect once defrosted and reheated in a saucepan.

    Reply
  5. Kim says

    May 28, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    Love these. Just made them and poured over jacket potatoes for dinner. Leftovers will be for breakfast with sourdough and egg as suggested.

    Reply
  6. Bree says

    February 5, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    These beans are absolutely delicious!!! I have been making them for my family for a few months now and they have become a staple breakfast in our home. Easy to freeze and then all we do is reheat and add the eggs!! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 11, 2020 at 11:35 am

      You’re so welcome Bree, I’m so glad you love them!!

      Reply
  7. Patricia says

    August 25, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these beans and they smell terrific. I’m a great fan of chorizo so it’s a perfect combo.
    I added treacle instead of the sugar and it’s given it extra depth of flavour.
    I’m going to try stuffing them into baked and split sweet potatoes for dinner tonight?
    Thank you for another flavourful and easy recipe!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 26, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      Sounds amazing Patricia!!

      Reply
  8. Lisa Kelly says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    Oh Mah Gawd……I made these for dinner last night (yes we had breakfast for dinner lol) and I am still thinking about them. Delicious is not a good enough word for this heavenly dish. I am obsessed with it. So much yum!!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 18, 2018 at 7:51 pm

      I am literally about to have breakfast for dinner! LOVE that you loved this too!! But then… chorizo is brilliant with EVERYTHING…😂

      Reply
  9. Karen says

    August 22, 2017 at 10:26 am

    So delicious. Just cooked these up and they’re the best. Will definitely cook these up again. Thanks

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 23, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks for the great review Karen! I’m SO pleased to hear you enjoyed it! N xx

      Reply
  10. Peter says

    February 25, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Hi where can I buy a quality fresh chorizo in Sydney ? I was buying them from Primo factory in Chullora but the quality has gone down hill. Thanks for your recipes I use them most of the time, they certainly help when cooking for our family dinners.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 27, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      Hi Peter! The best is definitely from delis and markets 🙂 But I even buy them from the supermarkets!

      Reply
  11. Gloria | Food Oh Glorious Food says

    December 2, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Looks like I’ve just found the most perfect Boxing Day morning breakfast! We’ve been invited to our friends’ house for Christmas Dinner (with lots of wine and cocktails), and our kids are looking forward to the big sleepover with their little friends. This is going to be PERFECT for breakfast the next day. Yum yum yum!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 3, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Oooh! What a way to start the post-Christmas come down!! 🙂 N x

      Reply
  12. Angelo says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    Stunning pics and read, chorizos are my new fave sausage will be looking into this masterclass

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      September 2, 2015 at 5:18 pm

      Chorizo is the BEST!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. cheri says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love your site and the way you cook, breakfast is my favorite, love this!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:31 am

      Thank you Cheri! I think brunch is my favourite meal of the day too…. 😉

      Reply
  14. Mel says

    July 31, 2015 at 7:29 am

    It would never have occurred to me to add chorizo to baked beans (or to breakfast actually), but I can see it being delicious. Must try next time I make a fry up.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:28 am

      Chorizo makes EVERYTHING more delicious!! 😉

      Reply
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