Beef with water

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[...]

2 pounds of stewing beef , cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 stick of butter 2 onions , peeled and coarsely chopped 2 pounds of potatoes , peeled and chopped into 3/4[...]

3 pounds beef stew meat 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions  finely chopped 1/4 cup Olive Oil   For the Stock  2 ounces Sour Plums , dry (also called golden prunes or[...]