Heat your skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil until it ripples.
Add the ground beef to the hot pan, breaking it into chunks.
Brown the beef thoroughly for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
Drain excess fat if needed, leaving about a tablespoon in the pan.
Add all the spices directly to the meat and stir constantly for about 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for one minute.
Pour in the water and stir to create a sauce, scraping up any browned bits.
Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
Warm your tortillas using a skillet or microwave.
Build your tacos by adding 2-3 spoonfuls of meat to each tortilla and top with desired toppings.
