Taco Bell Mild Taco Sauce (Copycat) Recipe

Name: Taco Bell Mild Taco Sauce (Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cold water; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 teaspoons arrowroot or 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes; 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt (use this brand only); 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 1/2 teaspoon plain new mexico chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon A.1. Original Sauce (use this brand only); 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 -2 drop liquid smoke (measure into a spoon first); OPTIONAL FOR HOTTER SAUCE; cayenne pepper; red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 cup cold water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 teaspoons arrowroot or 4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt (use this brand only)
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon plain new mexico chile powder
1/2 teaspoon A.1. Original Sauce (use this brand only)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 -2 drop liquid smoke (measure into a spoon first)
OPTIONAL FOR HOTTER SAUCE
cayenne pepper
red pepper flakes

1
WHISK all ingredients together rigorously in a medium saucepan (1 cup cold water, one 8 ounce can tomato sauce, 4 teaspoons arrowroot or cornstarch, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon orange juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder, 1/2 teaspoon plain new mexico chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon A-1 Steak Sauce, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1-2 drops liquid smoke, measured into a spoon first).
2
BRING mixture to boil over high heat.
3
WHISK as needed.
4
BOIL one full minute.
5
REMOVE from heat and cool.
6
WHISK sauce occasionally as it cools.
7
POUR cooled sauce into a sealable container or a squeeze bottle for convenience.
8
SERVE and enjoy with your favorite tacos or burritos, or use as a starter-base for chili.
9
REFRIGERATE any unused portion for up to 2 weeks.
10
SHAKE well before serving again.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cold water, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, 4 teaspoons arrowroot or 4 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Taco Bell Mild Taco Sauce (Copycat) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Taco Bell Mild Taco Sauce (Copycat)

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Variations & substitutions

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