🌮 Happy Taco Thursday, Fam! 🌮
Did you know?!? 🌮 Back in 1962, Glen Bell flipped taco cravings into a business with the first Taco Bell in Downey, California. Inspired by roadside taco stands, he brought crunchy shells to the masses. Fast forward—PepsiCo grabbed the hot sauce in ’78, fueling a global taco takeover. 🔥🚀

Today we’re saluting Glen and the infamous Taco Bell with the Fire Hot Sauce recipe! Making it at home is way easier than you might imagine.

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Cheers & hot sauce,
~The Taco Tuesday Crew

Recipe By: Mythical Kitchen
Mythical Kitchen serves chaotic flavor fiestas—Chef Josh and crew remix comfort food, wild experiments, and comedy into bold bites that surprise, delight, and spark pure internet deliciousness. 🌮🔥

INGREDIENTS
1 can of tomato paste
3 cups water
3 Tablespoons vinegar
½ cup pickled jalapenos
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ancho chili powder
1 Tablespoon dehydrated onion
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
COMBINE all the ingredients in a blender and puree for about 20 seconds

PUT the mixture into a saucepan and bring to a slight boil, stirring all the while so as not to burn the contents

BRING the mixture to a simmer, and continue to stir, allowing the cornstarch to thicken the mix and the flavors to marry, around 10-15 minutes

COOL completely and store in an airtight container for up to three weeks

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