Recreate the bold, zesty heat of a fast-food favorite with this "Tsr Version of Taco Bell Fire Sauce" by Todd Wilbur. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this DIY take on the iconic sauce combines pantry staples like tomato paste, chili powder, and smoked paprika with fresh minced jalapeño and garlic for an irresistible kick. A hint of sugar balances the fiery blend, while simmering the mixture brings out a rich, smoky depth. Perfect as a drizzle for tacos, burritos, or your go-to Tex-Mex dishes, this homemade fire sauce is surprisingly easy to prepare and tastes even better after resting in the fridge to let the flavors meld. Skip the drive-thru and spice up your meals with this customizable recipe that delivers all the heat and none of the hassle.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water and tomato paste. Stir until fully incorporated.
Add white vinegar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, minced jalapeño, onion powder, minced garlic, salt, sugar, smoked paprika, and ground cumin to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, transfer the sauce to an airtight container or bottle. For best results, refrigerate for at least 24 hours before use to let the flavors meld.
Serve as a topping for your favorite tacos, burritos, or as a dip.
Serving size | (770.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 371.1 |
Total Fat 2.2g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2939.7mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 79.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 21.9g | 0% |
Total Sugars 37.6g | |
Protein 12.6g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 155.4mg | 0% |
Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
Potassium 2908.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories