Add onions and potatoes to a warmed pan. and saute.
Saute beets together or separately so your potatoes and onions retain their natural color and don't turn purple! Or roast all the vegetables together in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Add a tablespoon of liquid smoke or salt to the beets. Cook 10 minutes on medium flame or heat.
Remove all vegetables from heat and sprinkle with Soy Sauce, liquid smoke, chili peppers, or cayenne pepper.
Serve over rice.