Taco Bell Wild Sauce
Spice up your meals with this bold and zesty Taco Bell Wild Sauce copycat recipe! Packed with the perfect blend of tomato paste, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and tangy white vinegar, this homemade sauce delivers the fiery kick and smoky depth you crave. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and elevated with your favorite hot sauce, it's an irresistible balance of heat and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile condiment is ideal for drizzling over tacos, burritos, or nachos, or serving as a spicy dip for your favorite snacks. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to your new go-to recipe for creating restaurant-style magic at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Hot sauce (like Tabasco or your favorite brand)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, water, and white vinegar. Stir well to integrate the liquids and ensure there are no lumps.
Add cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, sugar, and salt to the saucepan. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the spices evenly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the hot sauce to the simmering mixture for additional heat and flavor. Stir well until the sauce is smooth.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid clumping.
Allow the sauce to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring, until it thickens to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
Serve with tacos, burritos, nachos, or use it as a spicy dip!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 704 mg | 15% | |
*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.
