2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, washed and dried

4 medium potatoes (optional- substitute a sweet potato for two of the potatoes), washed and dried

1 can beans or chickpeas, drained

2/3 cup brown rice

1 packet onion soup mix or 3 tablespoons

2 tablespoons honey

brown sugar or bbq sauce

1 tablespoon pepper

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon regular paprika

few shakes cumin

3 cups water

meat, your favorite piece

optional- kishka