Homemade Chili Sauce Recipe

bowl of homemade chili sauce and a spoon

Kara

This simple tomato based chili sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It's cheap and easy to make, and useful in so many recipes!

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Prep Time 5

Resting Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Main Dish: Vegetarian

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings (1 Tbsp each)

Calories 16 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup tomato sauce (8 oz can)
¼ cup brown sugar (white sugar will also work)
2 Tbsp white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
⅛ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl or mason jar. Whisk until well blended.
Let the sauce sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Notes

If you are in a hurry, you can combine the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
You can store chili sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for a week or two, or freeze it for up to six months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 67mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

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