Taco Bell Red Sauce
A copycat of Taco Bell's mild red sauce — a smooth, tomato-based enchilada-style sauce seasoned with chili powder, cumin and garlic, used over burritos, enchiritos and tostadas. The original clipping was a link/photo page only, so the method below is a faithful reconstruction of the standard simmered red sauce.
⏱️ Prep: 5 min🍳 Cook: 15 min
Nutritionper 100 g›
35
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Carbs
1g
Fat
Ingredients
| 1 can (225 g / 8 oz) | tomato sauce |
| 1 cup (240 ml) | water |
| 1 tbsp (8 g) | chili powder |
| 1 tsp | ground cumin |
| 1/2 tsp | garlic powder |
| 1/2 tsp | onion powder |
| 1/2 tsp | paprika |
| 1/2 tsp | dried oregano |
| 1/2 tsp | sugar |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce and water until smooth.
- Whisk in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, sugar and salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
- Reduce the heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and the raw spice flavor has cooked off.
- Taste, adjust salt and let cool. Store refrigerated and use over burritos, enchiritos and tostadas.