Place a large sided frying pan over a medium high heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the onions and cook for 10 minutes stirring frequently until translucent and softer.
1 tbsp olive oil, 2 large onions
Add the garlic and continue to fry for 2 minutes again stirring frequently and then empty the pan to a bowl for now.
4 cloves garlic
Increase the heat to high and add the beef mince, breaking up any chunks and lumps. Add salt and pepper and stir well making sure all of the mince becomes browned on all sides.
500 g beef mince
Once browned, more the mince to one side of the pan and gently tilt the pan in the opposite direction so the juices flow away from the meat. Either pour the juices away or mop up using kitchen paper and discard.
Return the onions and garlic to the pan and add the cumin, cinnamon and paprika and mix well.