Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe

Homemade taco sauce in a short mason jar without lid. Tomatoes, cilantro and lime wedges for garnish.

Erin Indahl-Fink

Looking for a delicious taco sauce recipe? This easy homemade taco sauce is simple to make, and great for adding flavor to your favorite tacos, burritos, nachos and fajitas.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Dressings and Sauces

Cuisine Mexican/American

Servings servings

Calories 14 kcal

Equipment

Sauce Pan These USA stainless steel sheet pans are great for one-pan meals!
Large Whisk This whisk is perfect for making sauces and batters.

Ingredients

1 (15 oz. can) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon honey

Spices:

1 Tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

To a medium saucepan, add all of the ingredients; tomato sauce, water, vinegar, honey and spices. Whisk well to combine.
Heat the saucepan over low heat until the sauce comes to a simmer. Heat the sauce over low heat, keeping at a low simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
After 20 minutes the sauce will be slightly thicker and reduced down. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

How to store homemade taco sauce: For best results, store the taco sauce in an airtight container (like a mason jar with a tight fitting lid), in the refrigerator. It will keep for 2-3 weeks refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp.Calories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 189mgFiber: 1g

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