Taco Bell Diablo Sauce Recipe
The Taco Bell Diablo Sauce recipe is bold, spicy and smoky. It is one of the hottest sauces served at Taco Bell.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo canned
- 3 fresh jalapeños chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Step 1:
- Soak guajillo and ancho chilies in hot water for 20 minutes.
Step 2:
- Drain and remove seeds from chilies.
Step 3:
- Place chilies, jalapeños, garlic and onion in a blender.
Step 4:
- Add water, tomato paste, vinegar and chipotle peppers. Blend smooth.
Step 5:
- Pour mixture into a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 6:
- Add paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper and sugar. Stir well.
Step 7:
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened and flavors blend.
Step 8:
- Taste and adjust spice level if needed.
Step 9:
- Cool, strain if desired and store in a jar.
Notes
- Use dried chilies for authentic flavor depth.
- Add more cayenne if you like extra heat.
- A blender makes the sauce smooth and silky.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Always taste and adjust spice before storing.