Taco Bell Hot Sauce Recipe

Recreate the fiery flavor of Taco Bell's iconic hot sauce! This easy-to-follow recipe, inspired by top-secret recipes, lets you make your own batch of this addictive condiment in just minutes. Perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, or anything that needs a spicy kick.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 76.3 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.2 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Taco Bell Hot Sauce

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How to Make Taco Bell Hot Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the tomato paste, water, vinegar, and sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more cayenne pepper for extra heat.
  6. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
  7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

1g

Carbs

5g