Chili Taco Burrito Fajita Sauce
Elevate your Tex-Mex game with this bold and zesty Chili Taco Burrito Fajita Sauce! Bursting with layers of smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors, this versatile sauce is the perfect complement to tacos, burritos, fajitas, or even as a delectable dipping sauce. Featuring aromatic garlic, red onion, and a symphony of spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this recipe is balanced with a drizzle of honey and fresh lime juice for a vibrant finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy, homemade sauce that’s packed with flavor and perfect for meal prepping or spicing up your weeknight dinners. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and freshness, and get ready to transform your favorite dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced red onion to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to toast the spices and incorporate the tomato paste.
Slowly pour in the water while stirring to create a smooth sauce. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the fresh lime juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly. For a smoother consistency, you can use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender to purée until smooth.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and use as a sauce for tacos, burritos, fajitas, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1305 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 922 mg | 20% | |
*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.
