Mild Taco Sauce
This mild taco sauce is a quick copycat recipe combining tomato paste, vinegar, and warm spices into a smooth, pourable condiment that's ready in under 10 minutes.
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This mild taco sauce is a quick copycat recipe combining tomato paste, vinegar, and warm spices into a smooth, pourable condiment that's ready in under 10 minutes.
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In a small saucepan, add 3 cups of water.
Turn the heat to medium-high. Add the cornstarch and whisk until it dissolves completely in the water.
Add the tomato paste and whisk until fully combined with the water mixture.
Stir in the white vinegar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until it has thickened.
Remove the sauce from the heat and pour it into a container to cool down. It can be served immediately or refrigerated for later use.
Yes. Increase the cayenne pepper to 1.5 or 2 tsp, or add 1-2 tsp of hot sauce or jalapeño powder for more heat.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Yes. Apple cider vinegar or lime juice work well as 1:1 substitutes, though they'll slightly alter the flavor profile.
Cornstarch thickens the sauce to the right consistency. Without it, the sauce will be too thin.
Yes. This recipe scales easily—simply multiply or divide all ingredients by the same number while keeping proportions consistent.
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