Taco Night Beef Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onionfinely chopped
• 2 cloves garlicminced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• 8 taco shells or small tortillaswarmed
• shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar, sour creamfor the toppings bar

Steps

1. 1Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion 3 minutes until it softens, then stir in the garlic.
2. 2Add the beef and break it up with a spatula as it browns, about 5 minutes. Spoon off extra fat if there's a lot.
3. 3Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt, and stir a minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add the tomato paste and water and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, until the filling is saucy but not wet.
5. 5Warm the shells or tortillas and set out the toppings.
6. 6Spoon the beef into the shells and let everyone build their own.