🌮 Classic Beef Tacos Recipe

Ingredients: -Ingredients:
– 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2–3 tsp chili powder
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp oregano
– 1/2 tsp salt, pepper to taste
– 2 tbsp tomato paste (or 1/2 cup salsa)
– 1/3 cup water
– 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
– Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions:
1. Warm a skillet over medium-high. Add beef and onion; cook, breaking up meat, until browned, 5–6 min. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds.
3. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in tomato paste and water; simmer, stirring, until saucy, 2–3 min. Adjust seasoning.
5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
6. Fill tortillas with beef and your favorite toppings. Squeeze lime over top and serve.