This smooth, deeply spiced sauce comes together in one saucepan with tomato sauce, a splash of white vinegar, and a bold mix of chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion powder, and smoked paprika. A gentle simmer of about 10–12 minutes lets everything thicken and meld into a rich, pourable sauce with real depth — no jarred stuff necessary. Dried oregano and a touch of sugar round out the heat, while a pinch of cayenne lets you dial the spice up or down to taste. It's ready to spoon over tacos, simmer with shredded chicken, or stir into rice and beans, and it keeps beautifully in the fridge for whenever the craving hits. This one's a reliable, gluten free staple to keep stocked for taco night.
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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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