Homemade Taco Sauce
Homemade Taco Sauce
This easy taco sauce is better than store bought, ready to add tanginess, spicy zing and flavor to your tacos, burritos, nachos and so much more.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup water or more for thinner sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar you can use white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika use hot or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Stir all of the ingredients together in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  3. Taste and adjust.
  4. Store in the refrigerator in sealed container. The flavor is better after it sits for a day.

 

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