Taco Bell Hot Sauce

Bring the fiery, bold flavors of your favorite fast-food condiment to your kitchen with this homemade Taco Bell Hot Sauce recipe! Perfectly balanced with tangy tomato paste, zesty white vinegar, and a medley of bold spices like chili powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika, this sauce delivers just the right amount of heat and flavor. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it’s irresistibly smooth and ideal for drizzling on tacos, burritos, or nachos. Ready in just 25 minutes, this DIY copycat recipe recreates the authentic taste you love while allowing you to customize the spice level. Make this versatile, crowd-pleasing hot sauce ahead of time for flavors that deepen as it chills in the refrigerator!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Water
• 6 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons White vinegar
• 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, tomato paste, white vinegar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, sugar, and cumin.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk to combine all ingredients.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until it forms a smooth slurry.

Step 5

Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and stir well to incorporate it into the sauce.

Step 6

Continue to simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool completely to room temperature.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate. The flavors will continue to develop as it chills.

Step 9

Serve with tacos, burritos, or any dish in need of a spicy upgrade!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	558.2 grams (558.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	156

Total Fat 1.20g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2505mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 33.40g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7.10g	25%
Total Sugars 16.70g
Protein 5.30g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1151mg	24%

*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: 6.5%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 80.7%