Tex-Mex Hot Sauce Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Hot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (or no salt added tomato paste); 3 cups water; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 3 tablespoons finely minced canned jalapenos, sliced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes; 2 teaspoons salt (or salt substitute); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 dash garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (or no salt added tomato paste)
3 cups water
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons finely minced canned jalapenos, sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons salt (or salt substitute)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 dash garlic powder

1
Combine the tomato paste with the water in a medium saucepan and whisk until smooth.
2
Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
3
Heat mixture over medium high heat until it begins to boil.
4
Continue to cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
5
Remove from heat.
6
When sauce is cool enough to taste, try a sample and call your local Fire Department if necessary.
7
If it's not hot enough for you, add some jalapenos and/or cayenne pepper and/or ground red pepper.
8
When sauce has cooled sufficiently poured it into a sealed container and refrigerate.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (or no salt added tomato paste), 3 cups water, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons finely minced canned jalapenos, sliced, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Hot Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Tex-Mex Hot Sauce

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