Mild Chili Sauce

Elevate your favorite dishes with this flavorful and versatile Mild Chili Sauce! Crafted with a harmonious blend of fresh garlic, sautéed onions, and sweet red bell pepper, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between savory and subtly sweet flavors. The addition of mild chili powder, paprika, and cumin provides just the right hint of warmth, making it an excellent choice for those who prefer less spice. Enhanced with a touch of honey and tangy apple cider vinegar, this tomato-based sauce comes together in just 30 minutes and can be customized in texture—blend it smooth or leave it delightfully chunky. Ideal for dipping, drizzling, or layering over tacos, grilled meats, or roasted veggies, this easy homemade chili sauce will instantly become a fridge staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.5 cup water or vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and mix well, cooking for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the apple cider vinegar, mild chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, honey, and water or vegetable broth.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 9

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes.

Step 10

Optional: Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth, or leave it chunky if desired.

Step 11

Transfer to a jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	930.9 grams (930.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	640

Total Fat 31.60g	41%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1737mg	76%
Total Carbohydrate 88.60g	32%
Dietary Fiber 15.20g	54%
Total Sugars 61.70g
Protein 10.10g	20%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196mg	15%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 2000mg	43%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 52.2%