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Taco Time Hot Sauce Recipe

Taco Time Hot Sauce Recipe

Taco Time is known for its delicious tacos, and its signature hot sauce is a big part of what makes them so tasty.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 16 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cubed carrots
  • 1/3 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup cubed white onion
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 small red bell pepper (cubed)
  • 1 cup dried Arbol peppers (55 or 60 count)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1 stalk medium celery (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • On a baking sheet, arrange the dried Arbol peppers and roast for 15 minutes or until lightly charred. Remove from heat and let cool before handling.
  • Purée the roasted Arbol peppers until smooth in a food processor or blender.
  • Add the cubed bell pepper, celery, carrot, and onion to a heated pan over medium heat. For about five minutes, cook the vegetables until soft.
  • Combine the pureed Arbol peppers with the cooked vegetables in the pan.
  • Mix in fresh cilantro, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • In a saucepan, combine water and distilled white vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Once done, remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool before serving or storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal
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