Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: canned green chilies

Bell peppers are lower in calories, while canned chilies are often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: crushed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: store-brand tomato sauce

Crushed tomatoes are less processed and more nutritious.

Get a saucepan set up on medium heat.

Add 8 oz of tomato sauce and 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar to the pan.

Mix in 2 tsp of chili powder, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of honey, 1/2 tsp of cumin, 1/2 tsp of cayenne, and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper.

Stir the mixture until well combined.

Thin the sauce with 3/4 cup of water and mix well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If the sauce thickens too much, add more water to reach the desired consistency.

Once done, turn off the heat and let it cool.

Pour the taco sauce into a jar and refrigerate for at least a day before using.

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