Mexican Beef without hamburger chile

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 lbs fat-trimmed boned beef chuck , rinsed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 onion , peeled and chopped (8 oz.) 2 garlic cloves , peeled and minced 1 -2[...]

1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 cup onion , chopped 1 garlic clove , minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon[...]