Easy Chili Sauce Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinners with this easy chili sauce recipe! Perfect for a small batch, easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings. This versatile sauce is incredibly tasty alongside meat and potatoes, but its flavor profile is also adaptable. Add hot peppers or cayenne for a fiery kick, transforming it into a vibrant salsa. This recipe is a quick and flavorful way to elevate your meals!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 170.3 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Easy Chili Sauce

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How to Make Easy Chili Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced onion, minced garlic, and olive oil. Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until softened.
  2. Stir in the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. If using, stir in the chopped hot peppers or cayenne pepper during the last 15 minutes of cooking time. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite meat and potatoes dish, or use as a vibrant salsa with tortilla chips!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Chili Sauce?

Easy Chili Sauce takes about 120 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 105 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Chili Sauce?

Easy Chili Sauce has approximately 170.3 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Chili Sauce?

The key ingredients for Easy Chili Sauce are Italian Plum Tomatoes, Cider Vinegar, Apples, Onion, Celery, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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