Description
Jimboys Taco Sauce elevates Mexican-inspired cuisine with its zesty, creamy signature blend. Homemade versions of this legendary California sauce bring restaurant-quality flavor directly to home kitchens, letting passionate cooks craft an authentic condiment that perfectly complements grilled meats and tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) plus 1 teaspoon (5 ml) white vinegar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Thickening Agent:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, thoroughly combine tomato sauce, 240 milliliters (1 cup) water, 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) white vinegar, hot sauce, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin, whisking until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce temperature to low or medium-low, allowing the sauce to simmer gently.
- Maintain steady simmer for approximately 15 minutes, watching for consistent bubbling and slight reduction in liquid volume.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry by dissolving 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) cornstarch in 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) cold water, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually pour cornstarch mixture into simmering sauce, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and promote even thickening.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, observing sauce transforming into a glossy, slightly viscous consistency.
- Remove saucepan from heat source and incorporate remaining 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) white vinegar, stirring gently to integrate.
- Allow sauce to cool at room temperature, noting it will continue to thicken as it reaches ambient temperature.
Notes
- Create a zesty homemade sauce that rivals the famous Jimboys Taco Sauce with simple pantry ingredients.
- Mix ingredients seamlessly to replicate that signature tangy and spicy flavor profile loved by taco enthusiasts.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting hot sauce quantities to match your personal spice tolerance.
- Refrigerate in a sealed container, allowing flavors to develop and intensify over several days.
- Transform ordinary meals with a versatile sauce perfect for drizzling, dipping, or marinating various dishes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 34
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg