Be Sure To Read Ingredients List

[Lilacs]

Not just the nutritional label!

I had a packet of taco seasoning in the cupboard. A quick glance at the nutrional label made me think it had NO sugar added, since it said 0 sugar.Then I read the ingredient list. It said "maltodextrin."

So I will be eating leftover chicken in my tacos, while everyone else gets BEEF. GGGRRRRRRR!!!!!

[julirama723]

When I started Atkins, I invested in LOTS of spices! I make my own fajita/taco seasoning now.

I use:
chili powder (a good amount)
cumin (1/2 as much as the chili powder)
cayenne (just a dash!)
chipotle (just a dash!)
cilantro (either fresh or dried)
sea salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
garlic powder and onion powder (Lately, I actually just use fresh garlic and onion, throw them in the food processor to chop then add them to the meat as it's cooking!)

You will have to experiment to get the right balance. For chicken, I use more cumin, for beef, I use more cayenne. I never measure anything, so you'll have to estimate.

While it doesn't have the same familiar taste as pre-packaged stuff, it's much cheaper and much healthier for you! I like my own mix better, and everyone who has tried it absolutely prefers it to store-bought package seasoning.

[Lilacs]

Thanks so much for the recipe, Julirama! I am definitely going to try it.