15 Minute Chili Sauce
Elevate your meals with this quick and bold 15-Minute Chili Sauce, a versatile condiment bursting with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. Made with pantry staples like crushed canned tomatoes, smoky paprika, and a hint of honey, this homemade sauce strikes the ideal balance between sweet, tangy, and spicy. A blend of chili powder, cumin, and optional red chili flakes adds a customizable kick, while sautéed onions and garlic form a rich, aromatic base. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate time-saving recipe to drizzle over tacos, grilled meats, roasted veggies, or even fries. Plus, it’s made in one saucepan for easy cleanup and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Quick, flavorful, and endlessly versatile—this chili sauce is sure to become a kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup crushed canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and water to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Mix in the apple cider vinegar, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using).
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1606 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1055 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
