Copycat Taco Bell Taco Sauce
Recreate the iconic flavor of your favorite fast-food condiment with this quick and easy Copycat Taco Bell Taco Sauce recipe! Made with pantry staples like tomato sauce, chili powder, and a touch of vinegar, this zesty sauce perfectly balances tangy, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a homemade version that rivals the original, ideal for drizzling over tacos, burritos, or even nachos. With its bold seasoning blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic, and onion powders, this sauce will elevate any Tex-Mex dish you serve. Plus, it’s a budget-friendly, preservative-free option that's perfect for making in advance—just refrigerate to let the flavors blend to perfection. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to your new taco night essential!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup Water
- 4 tsp White vinegar
- 3/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, water, and white vinegar. Stir well to mix.
Add the cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a low simmer, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Once the sauce starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After cooking, remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Pour the sauce into a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the copycat Taco Bell taco sauce with tacos, burritos, or any dish of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1602 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 97 mg | 2% | |
*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.
