I have on hand 1.25 oz of taco seasoning in pkg or I have a can of green chili enchilada sauce. Any ideas what I can replace this 4 oz of taco sauce with? I'm making a mexican casserole. Hate to make special trip to town.
2007-11-08 02:24:24 · 8 answers · asked by lala 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
HOMEMADE TACO SAUCE
MAKES 1 CUP
I never planned to make my own taco sauce but I was making tacos and realized that I didn't have any sauce. I figured it couldn't be very difficult to duplicate and it wasn't. I probably will never again buy a commercial sauce. The amount of seasonings you use are totally to taste. Start with less and add more. Keep in mind that, unlike commercial products with preservatives, this will only last in the refrigerator for about 5 days, so don't make more than you need unless you freeze it. The amount given here is appropriate for most taco meals or dips.
INGREDIENTS
1 can (8 ounces) unseasoned tomato sauce, preferably no-salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Let set for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Serve with Beef Tacos or in Mexican-style dips and salads.
2007-11-08 02:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by jonni_hayes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use the enchilada sauce in place of the taco sauce. If you didn't have that, I'd replace it with tomato sauce.
2007-11-08 10:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a small can tomato sauce use that. Or if you have tomato paste, you can thin it with broth or water. Or, don't worry about it. Just use the green chili sauce and make your own recipe.
2007-11-08 10:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tomato sauce...
chili sauce...
salsa mixed right in with the meat...
a variation of chopped vegetables - the juices will create their own flavor...
when I make mexican casserole, I use refried beans, cheese, hamburger, green chilies, tomatos, and kidney beans...with a mexican casserole, you can pretty much throw anything into it and it is good...there are a lot of different ways you can make it...
2007-11-08 10:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by Angel Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the enchilada sauce would probably work, but you'll have to adjust the heat of the dish, because it won't be as spicy as with the taco sauce.
2007-11-08 10:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by a heart so big 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try some basic tomato sauce, that comes in a can, and add some chile pepper, or some cumin. Along with peppers and onions, it becomes great! Trust me.
2007-11-08 10:33:26 · answer #6 · answered by Suriana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salsa
2007-11-08 10:27:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the store and buy some taco sause is what i would do, nothing can substitute for taco sause
2007-11-08 10:27:30 · answer #8 · answered by Answer Master 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋