Ingredients:

• 3 lb. chicken (1½ lb. chicken breast, beef, pork, or lamb can be substituted for chicken. Cut into small pieces)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• Water (as neededed or other liquid)
• 2 Tbsp. shortening or oil
• 2 tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. black pepper

Optional Additions:

• 1 can beer
• 1 cup white or red wine
• 1 large sliced pepper
• 1 large sliced tomato
• 1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• Sliced mushrooms
• Rice
• Noodles 

Melt shortening; brown the onions (just sauté for meats other than poultry). Take off the heat to add the paprika (which burns easily), meat, and spices along with any additions. Simmer on low to medium heat for approximately 1½ hours, adding liquid when necessary. Stir occasionally. Serve over rice or noodles.