My family loves taco night. The kids enjoy eating with their hands, and this is the perfect meal for that. But let’s be real; tacos aren’t as yummy, if it doesn’t have the right amount of flavor. That’s why you need the perfect taco sauce to bring it all together. I used to buy the “just add water” taco mix, but decided to make my own taco sauce a while back.
Most already made taco sauces or mixes have a lot of salt, preservatives, and other ingredients like high fructose corn syrup that we want to avoid. That said, we’ve had health concerns in my family, so we choose to make healthy choices to prevent these issues from happening again.
However, making recipes from scratch isn’t always that easy, especially if you’re a busy parent balancing work and family life. I usually set aside time to make our meals in advance using organic ingredients. Then we refrigerate or freeze leftovers to enjoy at a later time, which will saves time in the long run.
Healthy Taco Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
12 oz of tomato paste
3 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
2 cloves of fresh garlic diced (or garlic powder)
2 tbs white distilled vinegar
½ tsp parsley
½ cilantro
½ oregano
½ basil
1 ½ cups of boiling water
1 tsp raw cane sugar
¼ tsp salt (optional)
Directions
Combine the ingredients in a medium pot and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. Be sure to taste the taco sauce for desired flavor and consistency. It should have a spicy yet sweet flavor with a thick and smooth texture.
Feel free to add it to 1 lb of your favorite meat or fish before serving. We Speak Meat offers quality meat products and the fastest Meat Delivery. This recipe is enough for 4-6 people. You may have to freeze the left of taco sauce for a later time.