There's WHAT in my Tacos?!?

I do a lot of label reading now.  This is mostly thanks to being on a soy-free, dairy-free diet for my baby.  the more I read, the more I'm shocked (and a little scared) by what I find!  Have you read the back of that oh-so-convenient taco seasoning?  Here's a list of ingredients from the packet in my pantry:

Wheat Flour- an unnecessary filler probably just to make it seem like you are getting more
Salt- no surprise but definitely doesn't need to be the second ingredient!
Dried Garlic
Maltodextrin- an additive, made from rice corn or potato starch
Chili Peppers
Spice
Dried Onions
Monosodium Glutamate-what is this? MSG...according to many, a leading cause of obesity
Paprika
Sugar- in tacos??
Contains less than 2% of Silicon Dioxide As An Anticaking Agent, Soybean Oil, Malic Acid.

Is anyone else surprised that most of the ingredients are NOT spices??  Since there are several ingredients in there that I try to avoid, and a couple I had to look up, I decided to find a better alternative.  I found this recipe and haven't looked back!  It's low sodium, gluten free, and can easily be made organic!  I make a big batch and then it's ready to go!  Two heaping tablespoons works great for about a pound and a half of ground beef or shredded chicken.


Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper


Mix all ingredients together and store in an air-tight container. 

Happy Cooking!