Copycat Taco Bell Taco Sauce
Recreate the iconic flavor of your favorite fast-food condiment with this quick and easy Copycat Taco Bell Taco Sauce recipe! Made with pantry staples like tomato sauce, chili powder, and a touch of vinegar, this zesty sauce perfectly balances tangy, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a homemade version that rivals the original, ideal for drizzling over tacos, burritos, or even nachos. With its bold seasoning blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic, and onion powders, this sauce will elevate any Tex-Mex dish you serve. Plus, it’s a budget-friendly, preservative-free option that's perfect for making in advance—just refrigerate to let the flavors blend to perfection. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to your new taco night essential!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup Water
- 4 tsp White vinegar
- 3/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, water, and white vinegar. Stir well to mix.
Step 2
Add the cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder to the saucepan.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a low simmer, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 4
Once the sauce starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
After cooking, remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Step 6
Pour the sauce into a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together.
Step 7
Serve the copycat Taco Bell taco sauce with tacos, burritos, or any dish of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (346.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 131.9 |
| Total Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1602.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.0g | |
| Protein 2.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 36.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 97.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories