Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
24 tablespoons
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Calories
3 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe
Description
The recipe calls for combining canned tomato sauce with water, red wine vinegar, and a carefully measured selection of spices such as chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Honey adds subtle sweetness to balance acidity and heat. The sauce is brought to a boil, then simmered gently for 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors fully.
Once cooked, the homemade sauce can be tasted and seasoning adjusted to preference. It stores well in the refrigerator, and its flavors improve after resting for at least a day. The sauce’s smooth texture and balanced seasoning make it a versatile condiment for tacos, burritos, and other dishes needing a flavorful tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup water or more for thinner sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar you can use white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika use hot or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stir all of the ingredients together in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Taste and adjust.
- Store in the refrigerator in sealed container. The flavor is better after it sits for a day.
Notes
- For additional flavor variations, add a splash of hot sauce, fresh lime or lemon juice, or substitute with apple cider vinegar.
- This recipe yields approximately 1.5 cups of sauce, suitable for multiple servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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