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Taco Sauce Recipe

Spice up your tacos with this vibrant, thin taco sauce! Perfect for adding a zesty kick to your favorite Mexican dishes. This easy recipe comes together in under 20 minutes and includes instructions for canning if you want to enjoy it all year round. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 65.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Taco Sauce

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How to Make Taco Sauce

  1. In a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan, whisk together the tomato paste and water until completely smooth.
  2. Add the cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, cornstarch, and vinegar. Stir well to combine.
  3. In a food processor, puree the onion and jalapeño until completely smooth.
  4. Pour the onion-jalapeño puree into the saucepan with the tomato mixture.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the sauce to thicken.
  7. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Transfer the cooled taco sauce to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. This will keep for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
  9. **Canning Instructions:** For canning, pour the hot taco sauce into clean, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude – consult a reliable canning guide for accurate times). Ensure jars are properly sealed before storing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

90 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

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