Taco Bell Taco Sauce
Recreate the iconic taste of your favorite fast-food tacos at home with this easy Taco Bell Taco Sauce recipe! With just a handful of pantry staples, including zesty tomato paste, tangy white vinegar, and a perfectly balanced blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, you can whip up a flavorful, restaurant-quality sauce in under 20 minutes. This versatile sauce is the ultimate companion for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or even as a dipping sauce for crispy snacks. Best of all, allowing the sauce to chill enhances its bold, smoky flavor, making every bite irresistibly authentic. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe is a must-try for Taco Bell fans and spice lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Seasoned salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
Combine the tomato paste and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir well until smooth.
Add the white vinegar and corn syrup to the saucepan. Mix until well incorporated.
Measure in the chili powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all the spices and ensure an even consistency.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow it to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent stickiness.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool completely.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container, such as a Mason jar or squeeze bottle. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a topping for tacos, burritos, or use as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1820 mg | 39% | |
*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.
