Add ground beef to a medium skillet over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to cook and break down the meat seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
Next, add cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic, and granulated onion to beef. Continue to cook and break down the meat, making sure that the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Once meat has browned, add 2 tbsp of tomato paste to meat and use spoon to distribute. Lastly, add water and combine with meat. Let cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Enjoy!