Homemade Taco Sauce (No Bottle Needed)

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If you’ve ever gone to make tacos and realized you didn’t have taco sauce, this simple pantry version is an easy fix.

This homemade taco sauce uses basic ingredients you likely already have and comes together in minutes. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, and anything that needs a little extra flavor—no bottle needed.

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Homemade Taco Sauce

This easy homemade taco sauce is made with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in minutes. Perfect for tacos, burritos, and more when you don’t have a bottle on hand.5
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Seasoning mix
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients.
  2. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Let cool slightly before using.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cayenne for heat.
  • Add water to thin if needed.
  • Store in the fridge up to 1 week.

Other great recipes are taco seasoning, chili seasoning, and the onion soup mix.

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