Chicken Fricasee

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried large lima beans
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt
• pepper
• paprika
• garlic powder
• 2-3 lbs whole chickens, cut into parts
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4-1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Soak lima beans in cold water overnight.

2. 2

   Brown onion in oil. Place in heavy pot. Drain lima beans and add to pot.

3. 3

   Mix salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder with a small amount of water, just enough to make a thick paste. Smear this paste on the chicken parts and layer them on top of onions and beans.

4. 4

   Mix ground beef with egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper until it coheres. Form into tiny meatballs, about the size of a walnut. Add to pot.

5. 5

   Add enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook about 1 hour. Serve with rice.