Homemade Baja Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat)
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Finely mince the red bell pepper.
- 2Finely mince the pickled jalapeños.
- 3Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt together in a small bowl.
- 4Combine the mayonnaise, minced peppers, minced jalapenos, jalapeno brine, and seasoning blend in a medium bowl.
- 5Stir everything together until smooth.
- 6Transfer the sauce to an airtight container.
- 7Refrigerate the sauce for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to blend.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper (fresh or jarred roasted)
- 1 tablespoon finely minced pickled jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño brine
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Equipment
small bowlmedium bowlairtight container
Tips
- The brine from the pickled jalapenos is important for adding tanginess.
- Let the sauce sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, for the flavors to blend properly.
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