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Taco Bell Red Sauce

A rich and tangy sauce that recreates the iconic Taco Bell flavor for all your Tex-Mex dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Storage container

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, tomato paste, and white vinegar.
  2. Whisk in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. After simmering, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
  7. Pour the sauce into a storage container and seal it tightly.

Notes

This sauce is great for tacos, burritos, nachos, and more.