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Taco Bell Red Sauce

Taco Bell Red Sauce is a tasty mild taco sauce that's perfect for Mexican dinners and easy to make! Goes great on burritos, tacos, and more. This simple sauce recipe is a must for Taco Tuesdays and homemade Taco Bell dinners!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Taco Bell Red Sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jen Lunsford

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a small pan.
  • Stir until incorporated and heat over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring frequently (to prevent scorching).
  • Remove from heat and serve; or allow to cool and store in refrigerator.

Notes

Remember to stir the Mexican red sauce frequently while it cooks. A little scorching won't ruin your sauce but heavy scorching will!

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg