Beef with broth

2 teaspoons cumin seeds (reserve 1/2 for sauce) 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano 5 garlic cloves , peeled 1/4 medium white onion, peeled 1/8 cup cooked white rice[...]

2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 (16 ounce) package frozen small whole onions 1/2 cup merlot or 1/2 cup beef[...]

3 Tbsp. Oil rendered from suet (or possibly bacon drippings) 3 lb Grnd beef , the leanest, chili grind 2 lb Round steak, extra lean (or possibly flank steak),[...]