This tangy, spiced tomato sauce simmers together in one small saucepan, no fuss required. Tomato sauce forms the base, brightened with a splash of white vinegar and warmed through with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano until every spice melts into a smooth, glossy finish. A gentle 10-12 minute simmer is all it takes to thicken things up and let the flavors meld into something deeply savory with just a hint of heat from the optional cayenne. It's endlessly versatile, too, ready to spoon over tacos, stir into ground meat, or stash in the fridge for whenever a taco night craving hits. Since the whole recipe is built from pantry staples and simple spices, it's an easy, reliable pick for a dairy free kitchen.
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Combine the tomato sauce, water, white vinegar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the spices are fully integrated, about 10–12 minutes.
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