Homemade Taco Sauce
Elevate your taco night with this easy and flavorful Homemade Taco Sauce! Made with a base of rich tomato sauce and a perfect blend of pantry spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, this recipe delivers the ideal balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. A splash of apple cider vinegar provides a zesty kick, while optional cayenne pepper adds customizable heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs perfectly with tacos, burritos, nachos, or even as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks. Quick, budget-friendly, and completely customizable, this taco sauce will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Tomato sauce
- 60 ml Water
- 15 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, water, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until well mixed.
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking or burning.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt or vinegar to balance the flavors to your liking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the taco sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight jar or container and refrigerate. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Serve the taco sauce with your favorite tacos, burritos, or as a dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1580 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 3% | |
*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.
