# Required Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 - 8 ounces ground beef
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
→ Flatbread & Shells
08 - 4 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)
09 - 4 crunchy taco shells
→ Cheese
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 150 grams)
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
13 - 1/4 cup creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Continue cooking 6 to 8 minutes until beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat as needed.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar on one half. Add another 1/4 cup on the opposite half. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and tortillas warm.
03 - Immediately wrap each cheesy tortilla around a crunchy taco shell, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat process for all tortillas and shells.
04 - Spoon a portion of seasoned beef into each taco shell.
05 - Top each filled taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes if using, and drizzle with creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy crunchy shells and melty cheese.
