1️⃣ Preheat Oven

• Set oven to 425°F (220°C).

2️⃣ Prepare the Spice Blend

• In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne.
• In another bowl, mix tomato paste and water.

3️⃣ Cook the Ground Beef

• Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add ground beef.
• Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the spice mix and tomato paste mixture.
• Cook for 2-3 more minutes until fully combined.

4️⃣ Assemble the Tacos

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place 6 tortillas on the sheet and sprinkle with cheese.
• Add 2 tbsp of taco meat to one side of each tortilla.

5️⃣ Bake & Fold

• Bake for 3 minutes, just enough to soften the tortillas.
• Remove from the oven and fold each taco in half, pressing lightly to hold the shape.
• Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes until golden & crispy.
• Repeat with the next batch of 6 tacos.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

• Let tacos cool slightly, then add your favorite toppings: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, or cilantro!

✨ Freezing & Reheating Instructions:

❄️ Freezing: Let tacos cool, wrap in foil (sets of 3), place in an airtight bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
🔥 Reheating:

• For a crispy shell: Bake at 250°F for 15 minutes.
• For a soft shell: Microwave with a wet paper towel for 2-3 minutes.