Burritos are near-perfect food, and I’ve eaten my share of burritos, but sometimes, they lack that extra zing. You’ve got your meat, veggies, maybe some Mexican rice, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Yet, despite your best efforts, something is missing. That’s where my Burrito Sauce comes into play. This sauce is an absolute game-changer, bringing your burritos and other Mexican favorites to a whole new level – and it’s so easy to make!
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A good, zippy, and spicy burrito sauce is the difference between a good burrito and a GREAT burrito. But this easy sauce is good on so much more than burritos. Slather it onto tacos, serve it as a dip with chips, or just dunk chicken tenders into it. It’s delish!
I really love that this sauce is so easy. I created it to have maximum flavor with minimal fuss, so it’s ready quickly with no cooking, and you can make it in your blender or food processor.
What You’ll Love About Easy Burrito Sauce
- This sauce takes your homemade Mucho Burrito experience from good to great
- It’s perfect on burritos but also dresses up everything from enchiladas and frozen burritos to tortilla chips.
- Super quick and easy to whip up – you just need a blender or food processor!
- This Burrito Sauce has the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and smoky flavors
- It makes your homemade Mexican rice bowl restaurant-quality
Ingredients
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
- Chipotle Tabasco sauce
- Chili powder
- Granulated garlic – Or garlic powder.
- Chipotle in adobo sauce – You’ll need a chipotle AND some sauce.
- Pinch of salt
How to make Chipotle Tabasco Burrito Sauce
Grab a blender. You can use an immersion blender or food processor, but I find that a good high-speed blender makes the silkiest sauces. Now’s the time to invest in that Ninja blender with “total crushing technology”. Trust me, there’s no other blender (unless you want to invest $400 or more in a Vitamix blender. I use a Vitamix, but I’m a food nerd.)
Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed, and continue to blend or pulse until it is smooth and silky. There should be no chunks in your sauce. I love these silicone scrapers. I’ve melted so many rubber ones, that now I only buy silicone spatulas and scrapers.
Adjust the seasoning, then use it right away or bottle it up and pop it into the fridge. It’ll taste even better the next day!
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Always opt for high-quality ingredients; they really do make the difference between a good and a great sauce.
- A little heat goes a long way; start with half a chipotle in adobo sauce and adjust to taste.
- Make sure to shake your Tabasco sauce well; the flavors tend to separate over time.
- Did you open a can of chipotle in adobo just for this recipe? Freeze the rest in a baggie, then just cut off what you need next time you have a recipe calling for this ingredient.
- If your sauce ends up too thick, a splash of lime juice can make it just right without watering down the flavors.
Make It A Meal
Why limit this sauce to just burritos? Use it to jazz up your Baja fish tacos, slather it over your homemade carnitas, or use it as a dip for your quesadillas. A bowl of this sauce can even transform a simple guacamole snack board into a culinary masterpiece.
Storage
When it comes to storing your homemade Burrito Sauce, an airtight container in the fridge will keep it fresh for up to a week. Freezing isn’t recommended due to the dairy content, but chances are this sauce will be gone long before you even think about needing to freeze it.
Easy Burrito Sauce
Add Preferred SourceIngredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic powder or garlic powder
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into the blender.
- Pulse until you achieve a smooth sauce.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- A little heat goes a long way; start with half a chipotle in adobo sauce and adjust to taste.
- Make sure to shake your Tabasco sauce well; the flavors tend to separate over time.
- If your sauce ends up too thick, a splash more lime juice can make it just right without watering down the flavors.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.
Your burrito sauce is a game-changer! I made it yesterday during the games party and everyone loved it. Note to self: I need to double your recipe next time. Delicious, rich in flavor, and a must with all burritos.
Thank you for the recipe!