Beef with crumbs

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 1 large onion , quartered and sliced thinly 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme 1 (15[...]

1 lb ground sirloin 1 large egg 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1[...]

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed 5 cups water 4 beef bouillon cubes , crumbled 1/2 onion , chopped 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley[...]