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Del Taco Red Sauce Recipe

Del Taco red sauce is not only for tacos! Not only can you purchase and make your own sauce, but you can use it any way you would like! The best thing about food is how versatile and flexible it is. For those of us who like a kick in our food, Del Taco red sauce is perfect! Although this sauce and seasoning us usually used as a topping, you can cook with the sauce! There are multiple recipes throughout the internet that display how to use Del Taco red sauce in your cooking. You can use it as a base or add it to soups and stews. The flavor is balancing and the recipe is easy to follow!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cups of Water
  • 1 8 oz Can of Tomato Sauce
  • 3 tbsp. of Taco Seasoning
  • 2 tsp. of Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp. of Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp. of Red Chili Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp. of Cumin
  • 2 tsp. of Paprika
  • 1 tbsp. of Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. of Oregano

Equipment

  • Stove Top
  • Pot
  • Stirring Spoon
  • Large Containers
  • Funnel
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. In the pot, bring the water and tomato sauce to a light boil. Keep an eye on the mixture and stir as needed. The mixture for this Del Taco Red Sauce Recipe should be smooth and light. If you need to, you can use a fork to get rid of any lumps.
  2. This Del Taco Red Sauce Recipe is quick and easy. It takes minimal time, during the second step you should add the powders and seasonings to the tomato and water mixture. It is important during this step to pour slowly. Set the stovetop temperature to a medium-high as you whisk and mix the powders into the liquid.
  3. The paste/sauce should be thick and savory. After there are no bumps and lumps left in the pot, cover it with a lid that can release steam and pressure. Simmer on low for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. The simmering of the sauce allows the tomato and water mixture to soak the flavors well.
  4. During step 3 in this Del Taco Red Sauce Recipe, you need to cool the sauce. The red sauce is best served cold or at room temperature. The intense heat of the sauce can also cause plastics to burn through. Using the funnel, after the sauce is cool, you should pour the sauce into its new containers and store it properly or use the sauce right away.

Notes

There are not many tips and tricks to share about this Del Taco Red Sauce Recipe since it is quick, simple, and easy! However, if you are looking for a more flavorful and fresh taste, I recommend using raw ingredients. For instance, instead of buying powders and seasonings, you can make your own from onions, garlic, and peppers! This allows you to add and emphasize any flavors you would like.