Homemade Taco Sauce
Servings: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 32kcal
This Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe is mild and tangy. If you’re a fan of Taco Bell’s mild taco sauce, then give this one a try on your favorite Tex Mex recipe! This is great on Ground Beef Tacos and delicious with Beef Burritos. Why not drizzle some on Baked Nachos? You’re sure to love this easy to make Taco Sauce!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ a 6 oz can of tomato paste about 4 tablespoons
- 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- ground cayenne pepper: leave out completely for no heat use ½ teaspoon for medium heat and 1 teaspoon for hot!
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch in 1 ½ cups water.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (tomato paste through onion powder) to the pan, whisking to combine.
- Simmer for 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm, at room temperature or cold.
- Refrigerate unused portions for up to a week.
Notes
I like to let the taco sauce cool for a few hours before serving. It gives the flavors a chance to mellow out.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2416mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1186IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg