Taco Bell Hot Sauce
Bring the fiery, bold flavors of your favorite fast-food condiment to your kitchen with this homemade Taco Bell Hot Sauce recipe! Perfectly balanced with tangy tomato paste, zesty white vinegar, and a medley of bold spices like chili powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika, this sauce delivers just the right amount of heat and flavor. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it’s irresistibly smooth and ideal for drizzling on tacos, burritos, or nachos. Ready in just 25 minutes, this DIY copycat recipe recreates the authentic taste you love while allowing you to customize the spice level. Make this versatile, crowd-pleasing hot sauce ahead of time for flavors that deepen as it chills in the refrigerator!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Water
- 6 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, tomato paste, white vinegar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, sugar, and cumin.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until it forms a smooth slurry.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and stir well to incorporate it into the sauce.
Continue to simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool completely to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate. The flavors will continue to develop as it chills.
Serve with tacos, burritos, or any dish in need of a spicy upgrade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2504 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1151 mg | 24% | |
*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.
