Description
A simple and flavorful homemade chili sauce made with crushed tomatoes, spices, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect as a spicy condiment or topping for burgers, hot dogs, and meatloaf, this versatile sauce is vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Chili Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat and sauté onion: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, releasing its aroma.
- Incorporate tomato paste: Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute to deepen its flavor.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning and blend: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Let the sauce cool slightly, then blend with an immersion blender for a smoother texture if desired.
- Serve: Serve the chili sauce warm or chilled as a flavorful condiment.
Notes
- Great as a topping for burgers, hot dogs, or meatloaf.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze for longer storage to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
