Quick Chili Sauce

Transform your culinary creations with this flavorful **Quick Chili Sauce**, a zesty and versatile condiment that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Made with simple pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a bold blend of spices—paprika, cumin, and cayenne—this homemade chili sauce offers the perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness, thanks to a touch of vinegar and sugar. It's ideal as a topping for burgers, hot dogs, or fries, or as a dip to spice up your appetizers. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe is beginner-friendly and can be prepped and cooked in no time. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or looking to elevate weeknight dinners, this chili sauce is a must-have condiment that will keep your taste buds coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the red chili flakes, paprika, cumin powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly to develop its flavor.

Step 6

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Lower the heat to a simmer and let the sauce cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed (add more salt, sugar, or spices depending on your preference).

Step 9

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the chili sauce cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Use immediately as a condiment or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	566.5 grams (566.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	404

Total Fat 27.70g	36%
Saturated Fat 3.90g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1514mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 40.50g	15%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 23.30g
Protein 6.90g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135mg	10%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1436mg	31%

*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: 56.8%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 36.9%