1. In a medium sauce pan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat. Add the onions and the chilies and sauté until the onions are translucent and beginning to color. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme and cinnamon and continue to cook until aromatic.

2. Add the apples, raisins, and crushed tomatoes and continue to cook over a gentle heat until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and the olives and continue to cook gently for 5 minutes. Don't allow the meat to fall apart. Season with salt and pepper, then add the parsley.