Homemade Taco Sauce
Posted: 05/19/20
Updated: 11/21/21
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This taco sauce made from scratch is so easy, yet tastes just as flavorful as the sauce you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Perfect on tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or in salads, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you will never go back to store-bought taco sauce again!
This super easy taco sauce is made with just a couple cans of tomato sauces and a handful of spices. We love this sauce on homemade tacos, taco salads, frozen burritos, and even scrambled eggs. This recipe makes enough sauce to last you awhile, so pour it in a jar and enjoy zesty, spicy sauce with all your Mexican food. It’s way cheaper (and tastier) than the store-bought kind, too!
What You’ll Need
- Canned tomato sauce
- Water
- White vinegar
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Granulated white sugar
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
How To Make It
- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir everything to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until it has thickened a little. Once the sauce is thick, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Let it cool completely before serving.
Chef’s Tips
- Add a little more cayenne pepper to taste if you like your taco sauce extra spicy.
- You can also swap out the sugar for another granulated sweetener, like Swerve.
More Delicious Mexican Recipes
- Cucumber Salsa
- Crockpot Queso Dip
- Mexican Stuffed Peppers
- 8 Can Taco Soup
- Healthy Mexican Chicken Meal Prep
- Smoky Chipotle Mayo
Homemade Taco Sauce
This easy taco sauce tastes just as flavorful as the sauce you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
servings
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Let simmer 20 minutes or until thickened. Once thick, remove saucepan from the heat. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Spicier sauce: Add more cayenne pepper to taste
- Sugar: Can substitute another granulated sweetener, such as Swerve
Nutrition Information
Calories: 16kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 298mg, Potassium: 143mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 253IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 2g
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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