To prepare a Tar Heel barbecued baked beans, beans and grains recipe, you will first need to gather your ingredients. You will need the following ingredients: 1 pound (450 g) cannellini beans 1 cup (240 ml) water 1 tablespoon (2.5 tsp) kosher salt 2 tablespoons (59.6 mm) dried or fresh thyme 1 teaspoon (0.5 sprigs) fresh or dried parsley 1 chopped chives (optional) 1 1/2 cups (470 grams) brown rice 2 teaspoons (5.9 oz) butter or margarine Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prepare your oven rack. Place the roasting pan on the middle rack of the stove and heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Cook the mixture for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from the heat and add the beef stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Serve with mashed potatoes.