mexican essentials: mild topping red sauce

Name: Mexican Essentials: Mild Topping Red Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1/2 cup(s) filtered water; 8 ounce(s) tomato sauce, plain variety; 2 tablespoon(s) distilled white vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dehydrated onions, finely ground; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) sugar, granulated variety; 1/4 teaspoon(s) sweet paprika; 1/4 tablespoon(s) cayenne pepper

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Oct 6, 2019

This is a mild sauce that can be drizzled over tacos and used as a sauce on Mexican pizzas, or other recipes. The vinegar gives it a wonderful tang, and the spices give it savor. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 cup filtered water
8 ounces tomato sauce, plain variety
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dehydrated onions, finely ground
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar, granulated variety
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper

How To Make mexican essentials: mild topping red sauce

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a saucepan, and a non-reactive jar to store the sauce in.
Step 3

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Add the tomato sauce, water, and vinegar to a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring up to a simmer.
Step 5

Place the dry ingredients into a spice blender, and blend until finely ground.
Step 6

Add to the simmering sauce.
Step 7

Continue to simmer for 5 – 7 minutes.
Step 8

Remove from the heat, allow to cool.
Step 9

Store in a non-reactive container in the fridge, until ready to use.
Step 10

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 11

Use anywhere you want a piquant sauce for your Mexican recipes. Enjoy.
Step 12

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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