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Copycat Taco Bell Diablo Sauce

This copycat Taco Bell diablo sauce is just as full of flavor and just as hot as the original. This diablo sauce packs a punch!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 28kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon sundried tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon cane sugar
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 5 dried jalapeños
  • 1 dried guajillo chile
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato paste, sun-dried tomato paste, water, vinegar, lime juice, and lemon juice.
  • Whisk.
  • Until incorporated.
  • Add spices and seasonings.
  • Jalapenos and chiles.
  • Stir until combined.
  • Once boiling, uncover and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Allow mixture to cool, add to a blender. Purée.
  • Add ¼ cup water and strain through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer into a mason jar for a smooth sauce, just like the original.
  • Allow to sit until drains through strainer or cheesecloth OR use spatula to press and assist the mixture through the holes.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
  • Enjoy every bite.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg