I read all the reviews but decided to make it to directions first. Which I did. It was bland. So I added 2 more tsp of cumin, 2 tsp of chili powder, 2 tsp of Mexican oregano and a 1/4 of red pepper flakes. I also added an extra can of beans, mashed 1.5 cans of beans left the other half whole. Added 2 4oz. cans of green chili's right near the end because the longer they cook the more flavor they lose. It was still on the boring side. Topped it with fresh shredded cheddar and spicy guacamole The guacamole saved it. Not bad, but won't make again.