15-Minute Taco Sauce Recipe
Say goodbye to store-bought taco sauce filled with preservatives and high fructose corn syrup with this easy homemade taco sauce recipe. Made with fresh, simple ingredients, it's quick to prepare and perfect for elevating Taco Tuesday or any Mexican-inspired dish. Make a big batch, store it in the fridge, and enjoy a flavorful, homemade touch all week long!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 14kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Let simmer (stir occasionally) for 15 minutes, or until thickened.
- Let cool and store in an air-tight container in the fridge until ready for use.
Notes
Uses for Taco Sauce
- Drizzle it over your next batch of Taco Cups, Baked Tacos or Mexican pizza.
- Replace it with salsa in your next taco salad, or regular old salad, for that matter.
- Drizzle it over your next heaping plate of nachos!
- Use as a simple dip for tortilla chips.
- Taco sauce tastes great in all Mexican recipes, including fish tacos or shrimp tacos.
- Replace your standard hot sauce of choice with taco sauce.
- Use it in place of ketchup for just about anything! Eggs, hash browns, burgers and so much more.
- Chicken Burrito Bowls
Nutrition
Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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