Taco Sauce

Elevate your taco night with this easy and flavorful homemade taco sauce! Crafted with pantry staples like tomato sauce, white vinegar, and a bold blend of spices including chili powder, ground cumin, and smoky paprika, this zesty condiment is the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and mildly spicy flavors. A touch of sugar enhances the taste, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the ideal thickness for drizzling, dipping, or spreading. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. Say goodbye to store-bought taco sauce and enjoy this customizable, preservative-free recipe, perfect for spicing up your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tbsp White vinegar
• 2 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Cold water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, water, white vinegar, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry.

Step 5

Once the sauce starts to simmer, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce.

Step 6

Cook the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired thickness.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature before serving.

Step 8

Store any leftover taco sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	552.3 grams (552.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	159

Total Fat 4.60g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1570mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 24.50g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5.60g	20%
Total Sugars 9.10g
Protein 3.40g	7%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 168mg	4%

*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: 27.1%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 64.1%