Taco Sauce
This easy recipe will help you start making the best homemade taco sauce! Spicy and tangy, it’s perfect for tacos, burritos, and more.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 11kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce of choice I like to use habanero hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne omit if sensitive to spice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together all the ingredients.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it thickens too much, add a splash of water if needed.
- Let the sauce cool slightly before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Storage and Reheating
Store the homemade taco sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
For longer storage, consider keeping the sauce in a freezer-safe container, bag, or ice cube trays inside the freezer, then consume it within six months.
Before using, thaw the sauce overnight, and then reheat it over low heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg
