Mexican Beef Recipe 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin or ground beef 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 or 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 3 tablespoons oregano leaves 1 cup tomatoe sauce 1 1/2 tsp. salt Take a large frying pan, nonstick preferred. Heat the oil over medium low heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add: 1 1/2 lbs. ground sirloin or ground beef 1 1/2 tsp. salt Cook the beef over medium heat until almost done. Add 3 or 4 cloves of minced garlic depending on your tolerance and desire for its taste. 3 cloves will be subtle in flavor. Cook an additional 3 minutes. Add: 2 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1 cup tomatoe sauce In a blender add: 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup oregano leaves Blend for 10 seconds and pour onto the meat. Cook for 10 minutes and lower heat to simmer for 10 minutes.