Ortega Style Taco Sauce

Difficulty:
1/5

A simple and classic tomato based taco sauce modeled after the traditional Mexican Ortega taco sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1x 15-ounce (425 g) can crushed tomato
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey

Method:

In a blender, combine the crushed tomato, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, water, and honey. Blend until smooth, 35-40 seconds.

Serve immediately, or pour into a sealable mason jar and refrigerate or freeze.