# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
05 - 2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
11 - ⅓ cup water
12 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Taco Assembly
13 - 8 small taco shells (soft flour or crunchy corn tortillas)
14 - 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
15 - 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
16 - 1 cup salsa
17 - 1 medium tomato, diced
18 - ½ cup sour cream
19 - fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the meat evenly.
04 - Pour in water and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
05 - Warm taco shells according to package instructions until pliable and heated through.
06 - Fill each taco shell with a generous spoonful of the beef mixture. Top with lettuce, cheese, salsa, and optional toppings like tomato, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
