Taco Sauce Recipe

David Dial | Spiced Blog

Taco sauce that you make at home. You'll be putting this stuff on EVERYTHING!

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When it comes to Mexican and Tex-Mex food, it’s difficult to beat a good taco sauce. Yup, taco sauce. It’s delicious, versatile, and crazy easy to make at home! We almost always keep a bottle in our fridge, and it makes frequent appearances on tacos and in taco dip.

Heck, I’ve even started adding a little to the scrambled egg sandwiches that I’ve been making for lunch lately. But a couple of months ago, we were out of taco sauce, and I wasn’t about to make a trip to the store just for one thing. So what did I do? I made this homemade taco sauce instead… and I haven’t gone back to the store-bought version since!

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Other that a variety of spices, the key ingredient in taco sauce is tomato paste. Since my wife is Italian, and I love Italian food, you can be sure that we’ve always got a stash of tomato paste in the pantry. This homemade taco sauce is way tastier (and less expensive) than the store-bought version!

If you’ve never made homemade taco sauce before, then you’re gonna be amazed at how easy it is to make. Spend about 5 minutes pulling the spices together and then let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, and you’ll have a jar of one of the tastiest taco sauces ever! (As an added bonus, I’ve found that this sauce tastes even better the day after you make it.)

One of my favorite time-saving tricks in the kitchen is to freeze ready-to-use ingredients in small batches. For example, I make a huge batch of basil pesto every summer and freeze it in ice cube trays for easy weeknight meals in the winter.

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Similarly, I usually make a double batch of this homemade taco sauce and then freeze it in 1/2 cup portions. Then, whenever we need taco sauce for a meal or recipe, I pull out a portion. Quick and easy!

Looking for a fun and easy way to use this Homemade taco sauce? Give Amber’s delicious Tostadas or Christie's shredded beef tacos recipe a shot!

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Taco Sauce Recipe

    24 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Tomato Paste, a little less than a standard 6 ounce can
  • 1 1/2 cups Boiling Water
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Dry Onion
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan; whisk together until well combined.
  2. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
  3. Allow taco sauce to cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. 

Notes

  • This sauce freezes very well, too.

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Author: David Dial
Recipe Yields: 1 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tablespoon
Servings Per Recipe 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 0
Calories 6

% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
  Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Sodium 55mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
  Dietary Fiber 0g
  Sugars 1g
0%
Protein 0g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
David Dial

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David is bringing up the guy quotient here on Food Fanatic, representing all things Grilling in a big way. On his own site, Spiced, David covers every kind of culinary adventure.

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