Homemade Taco Sauce

 Have you ever thought about making your own taco sauce instead of buying from the store?  It's super easy. And way...WAY healthier. Have you checked out the ingredients from a store bought bottle? Let me help you with that....

This is the Taco Bell brand. Let's look at Sodium Benzoate as a preservative. Some may not realize this but it has the ability to deprive the cells of oxygen, break down the immune system and cause cancer. It's found its way into thousands of products, even foods that are labeled as all natural. But don't be fooled. While benzoic acid is found naturally in low levels in many fruits, the sodium benzoate listed on a product's label is synthesized in a lab.

So why is it in our food? Simple. It's the cheapest mold inhibitor on the market and extends shelf life. Learn more at Natural News

Want to make your own? This is what you need:

1 can of Organic Tomato Paste
2 teaspoon Arrowroot (I use this instead of corn starch)
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon  Cayenne (add more if you like really spicy sauce)
4 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt

Here's what you do:
Dissolve arrowroot in 3 cups of water in a medium sauce pan. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins. Allow to cool before pouring into bowl/bottle.
Can keep for up to a week in the refrigerator, shake well before each use.

I didn't have anything to store my sauce in, so I was using a bowl (this recipe makes a lot). And then my kiddo said "Let's use my lemonade bottle." Hello recycling and reusing. Works perfectly!

Enjoy.....