Add the beef, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika cook for 1 minute. Pour in water and continue cooking until the water has reduced by half and the beef is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.Turn off the heat and cover with a lid to keep warm.