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    Homemade Taco Sauce

    June 4, 2015

    Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe - Vegan Family Recipes

    Remember those taco kits you used to get that came with a pack of taco sauce and taco seasoning? It always seemed like such a great bargain until one day you looked at the ingredient list and realized you were paying for nothing other than overpriced trash.

    Most taco sauces have 2 different types of sugar and often times preservatives, caking agents, and MSG! Gah! I refuse to willingly pay for those ingredients to enter my bloodstream.

    So what do you do if you give up on store bought taco sauces? You make your own!

    Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe - Vegan Family Recipes

    You'll save a big chunk of money and it takes less time to make a homemade taco sauce than if you had to run out to the grocery store.

    Did I mention that it also tastes better? Who would have guessed that taco sauce can actually taste like something other than just sugar with a slight tomato flavor?

    What's even better is that this recipe makes 2 cups of delicious, flavorful homemade taco sauce. Some might think that's too much. That's fine, just cut the recipe in half. For everyone else, 2 cups of taco sauce means you can slather it on your tacos until they are drowing in it...or you could keep the leftovers in the fridge :) Your pick!

    Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe - Vegan Family Recipes

    Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe - Vegan Family Recipes
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    Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe

    Easy Homemade Taco Sauce that is done in less than 10 minutes!

    Course Gluten free, Sauce, Vegan
    Cuisine Mexican
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Makes 2 cups
    Author Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Tomato Puree 470 ml
    • 1 tablespoon Cumin
    • 1 tablespoon Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
    • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
    • ⅓ cup Water 80 ml
    • 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
    • ¼ to 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients into a small stock pot.

    2. Stir and bring sauce to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken. The longer the sauce simmers the thicker it will get.

    3. Serve sauce over your

      favorite tacos

      warm or cold.

    4. Store sauce in an air tight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

    Recipe Notes

    1) Adding the red pepper flakes to the taco sauce is optional. If you prefer it to be spicy start off with ¼ teaspoon and slowly add more. If the taco sauce is too spicy, add a bit more maple syrup to counter the spiciness. Alternatively, use cayenne pepper or a bit of hot sauce.

    I made this taco sauce for my Green Bean & Bell Pepper Veggie Tacos but you can use it however you like :)

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    Comments

    1. Evi @ greenevi says

      June 09, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Have to admit I've never ever tried taco sauce. But it sounds amazing, I love the spices! I'm craving now some warm tacos with this sauce ;)

      Reply
    2. Linda @ Veganosity says

      June 15, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      I love that you used tomato puree instead of paste for this recipe. The spices are perfect. Pinned!

      Reply
    3. Deb says

      September 06, 2016 at 10:37 am

      This taco sauce was quick to make and tasted really good! Will try with green bean and bell pepper tacos next time

      Reply
      • Vanessa Croessmann says

        September 06, 2016 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks, Deb! I'm so happy you liked this taco sauce ;)

        Reply
    4. Alice says

      April 20, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      how long can i store this in the fridge for?

      Reply
      • Vanessa Croessmann says

        May 09, 2017 at 8:44 pm

        Hi Alice, the homemade taco sauce can last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. However, you can also freeze it, smaller batches are best for future use, for 4 months!

        Reply

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