Taco Bell Wild Sauce

Remember the 'wild sauce' that Taco Bell used to have back in the 90's? It was spicy hot and intensely flavorful.. I was disappointed when they discontinued it, and have tried many attempts at reproducing it - and I think I've got it close, here.. I do believe this tastes as good as I remembered .. Use of Tabasco is key, so no substitutes - it just won't be the same..

• Ready In: 6 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3  cups water
• 3  tablespoons vinegar
• 3  tablespoons  finely minced  pickled jalapeno peppers
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon  dried onion flakes
• 2  teaspoons Tabasco sauce
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Combine the tomato paste and water in a saucepan; whisk until smooth.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the tomato mixture; bring to a boil, and stir for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in refrigerator.