A damn near perfect and super-simple clone recipe of the infamous UK favorite - Heinz Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce.

Add all ingredients except the beans and cornstarch mix to a medium-large saucepan. Bring to the boil stirring continuously.
Add about half the cornstarch slurry and continue to stir until the sauce thickens. Add more of the slurry, about a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the sauce reaches the consistency you like. It shouldn't be watery, but also shouldn't be thick and gloopy.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Drain the beans and add to the sauce. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring gently but frequently so that the beans don't stick to the bottom of the pan, then serve.
4 servings