Homemade Baja Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat)
Homemade Baja Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat)
Ingredients
For the Baja Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely minced (fresh or jarred roasted)
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño brine, from the pickled jalapeño jar
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Finely mince the red bell pepper and pickled jalapeños until almost paste-like. If using fresh red bell pepper, remove seeds and core before mincing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir until the dry seasonings are well mixed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced red bell pepper, minced pickled jalapeños, and pickled jalapeño brine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the prepared seasoning blend from the small bowl into the medium bowl with the wet ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and all components are well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the mixed Baja sauce to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully. This step is crucial for the best taste.
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Homemade Baja Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat)
Ingredients
For the Baja Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely minced (fresh or jarred roasted)
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño brine, from the pickled jalapeño jar
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Finely mince the red bell pepper and pickled jalapeños until almost paste-like. If using fresh red bell pepper, remove seeds and core before mincing.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir until the dry seasonings are well mixed.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced red bell pepper, minced pickled jalapeños, and pickled jalapeño brine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the prepared seasoning blend from the small bowl into the medium bowl with the wet ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and all components are well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the mixed Baja sauce to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully. This step is crucial for the best taste.