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Nadine’S Taco Sauce

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This homemade taco sauce offers a superior alternative to store-bought bottles, featuring a deep, complex flavor profile built from slow-simmered tomatoes and fresh aromatics. The combination of green chilies, jalapeos, and earthy cumin creates a tangy yet spicy condiment perfect for topping tacos, nachos, or burritos. The texture is rich and slightly chunky, allowing the individual flavors of the onions and peppers to shine through. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this sauce captures authentic home-style cooking with every spoonful. It freezes well, making it a convenient staple to keep on hand for quick meals.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3
Calories: 36.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This homemade taco sauce offers a superior alternative to store-bought bottles, featuring a deep, complex flavor profile built from slow-simmered tomatoes and fresh aromatics. The combination of green chilies, jalapeos, and earthy cumin creates a tangy yet spicy condiment perfect for topping tacos, nachos, or burritos. The texture is rich and slightly chunky, allowing the individual flavors of the onions and peppers to shine through. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this sauce captures authentic home-style cooking with every spoonful. It freezes well, making it a convenient staple to keep on hand for quick meals.
Ingredients
  • 2 can Canned whole tomatoes (28 oz cans)
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 small Green pepper
  • 3 tsp Chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 4 oz Chopped green chilies
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Dried parsley
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    Place canned tomatoes, onion, and green pepper in a food processor and pulse until chopped to a coarse consistency.
  2. 2
    Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan and add the chopped jalapeos, green chilies, and lemon juice.
  3. 3
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, cumin seeds, oregano, dried cilantro, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper over the surface of the sauce, allowing them to rest on top for 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir the spices into the sauce and continue to simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Taste the sauce and adjust heat level by adding more cayenne pepper if desired.
  7. 7
    If a thinner consistency is preferred, add a small amount of water while cooking.
  8. 8
    Remove from heat and let cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 36.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.8g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 1.8g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Refrigerate sauce in an airtight container until ready to use. It can also be frozen for longer storage.

Variations: For a thinner sauce, add a little water while cooking. Adjust the amount of jalapeos or cayenne to control the spiciness level.

Yield: This recipe makes about 3 1/2 pints of sauce.

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