{"id":1755052,"date":"2022-03-19T15:58:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T15:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-taco-sauce\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T15:45:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T21:45:25","slug":"homemade-taco-sauce","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-taco-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Taco Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

This easy recipe is proof that homemade taco sauce is cheaper and way more delicious than the store-bought stuff. And yet, too often we settle for jarred or canned versions as we scoop up ingredients at the market to make our favorite taco recipes<\/a>, enchiladas and Mexican meat loaf<\/a>. That all ends with this taco sauce recipe.<\/p>\n

This taco sauce is made with pantry ingredients like tomato sauce, cumin and other spices, dried minced onion and honey. The sauce is ready in less than 20 minutes, and you can use it right away or stash it for later. This is one of our fave homemade condiment recipes<\/a> to keep on standby in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Is taco sauce just salsa?<\/h2>\n

Taco sauce and salsa are both are key ingredients and condiments for Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, and they come in mild and spicy versions. But there are some key differences between the two. Most salsa recipes<\/a> are a blend of chopped vegetables like peppers, tomatoes, onions and other ingredients. Salsas may also include fruit, black beans, corn and cilantro. A salsa may be chunky, finely textured or saucy. It may be cooked or raw.<\/p>\n

A taco sauce recipe, on the other hand, makes a smooth, reddish-orange sauce made with spicy cayenne pepper, tomato sauce, spices, vinegar for a little tang and a touch of sweetness from sugar or honey. The smooth consistency makes taco sauce versatile. It’s used to build and flavor recipes, and it can be blended into soups, dips and sauces. (And it’s the best condiment for these copycat Taco Bell<\/a> recipes!)<\/p>\n

Taco Sauce Ingredients<\/h2>\n