Large-Batch Taco Sauce

This sauce is also perfect for making enchiladas.

Serves: 32Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 1 hour 40 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 32

Ingredients

  • 16 cups coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1⁄4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1⁄2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, onions, vinegar, and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about an hour.
  • Cool sauce, then puree in a blender for about 1 minute. Stir in sugar, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for about 25 minutes or until thick enough to coat a spoon. Stir in cilantro.
  • Cool and pour into a sealable container. Sauce can be kept refrigerated for up to a week.