Mince onion and garlic, cook onion in some oil till onion is wilted then add the garlic. Don't over fry the gralic cuz it burns faster than onions. Add some of the salt and pepper

Add minced beef to the yellowish mixture, rest of the herbs and mix on medium heat till beef is semi browned or cooked

Add the vegetables, mix and cover pot for about 10 minutes, add the water in parts, cover again for 10 or 15 minutes then add the tomato paste and cook covered for another 10 minutes. You may add fresh tomato juiced or diced just before the water step and let cook for a few minutes, all on medium high heat