1-First, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and cook it until browned, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Be sure to break up the meat as it cooks for even browning and drain any excess fat to keep the tacos from getting greasy.

2-Next, stir in 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and ½ cup water. Mix everything well to combine the flavors. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes, for a juicy filling.

3-While the beef cooks, warm your 8 corn or flour tortillas in a dry pan, microwave, or oven to make them soft and pliable. Once ready, assemble the tacos by adding the beef mixture to each tortilla and topping with finely chopped lettuce, shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, and chopped red onions. The total prep time is about 15 minutes, cook time 10 minutes, so you’re done in 25 minutes total. Serve right away for the best taste and texture.