DELICIOUS MEAT FILLING FOR TACOS

MEAT FILLING:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt
5 or 6 tbsp tomato paste
FOR TACOS:
corn tortilla shells
grated cheddar cheese
chopped raw onion
diced tomatoes
shredded lettuce
hot sauce (optional)
sour cream

Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin on the raw meat; mix it in thoroughly with the back of a large spoon or your hands. Salt to taste.

Place the seasoned meat in a skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the meat as it cooks. When it's about 3/4 cooked, drain off fat and add 5 or 6 tbsp of the tomato paste; mixing it in well. When the meat is cooked through, but not dry (do not overcook), remove to a serving bowl.

Place about 3 tablespoons of the cooked meat in a fried warm, semi-crisp (you have to be able to fold it) cornmeal taco shell, and add grated cheddar cheese, chopped raw onions, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, hot sauce if desired, and lastly, sour cream on top.