# What You Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
05 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ⅓ cup water
12 - 1 tablespoon 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 onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.
05 - Pour in water and simmer for 2–3 minutes until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
06 - Warm taco shells according to package instructions.
07 - Fill each taco shell with generous spoonful of beef mixture. Top with lettuce, cheese, salsa, and optional toppings like tomato, sour cream, cilantro, and lime.
08 - Serve immediately while warm.
