Elevate your taco experience with this quick and flavorful homemade taco sauce. Made with pantry staples, this zesty sauce adds a burst of flavor to your tacos. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for your next taco night!
Course Sauces, Stocks, and Accompaniments
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
18 ounce can tomato sauce
1/4cupwater
2tablespoonswhite vinegar
1teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspoonpaprika
1/4teaspooncayenne pepper
1/2teaspoonsugar
1/2teaspoonsaltoptional
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, water, and white vinegar.
Add in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt.
Stir the mixture well to ensure all the spices are evenly distributed.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if desired, adding more salt or spices according to your preference.
Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Allow the taco sauce to cool before transferring it to an airtight container.
Refrigerate the sauce until you're ready to serve.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
This homemade taco sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper used.
Feel free to experiment with additional spices or fresh herbs for a unique twist on the classic taco sauce.