Taco Sauce

Name: Taco Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: North America, Mexican, Southwest
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/3 cup water; 4 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 teaspoons dried minced onion; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield about 1 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this taco sauce recipe. Use it for tacos, of course, but also burritos, eggs, nachos and more.

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/3 cup water
4 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened slightly, 5-7 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 8 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

You'll never go back to spice packets or store-bought taco sauce once you've tried this homemade version! It's so easy to make and have on hand for family taco night or to freeze for a last-minute weeknight dinner. — Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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