I added smoked paprika and the taste really shone through. I also added a bit too much chili but I sliced a large jalapeno and two extra hot red chili's into it as well as the canned chili. Next time I might just go with fresh chili. It wasn't too spicy but the quantity upset my stomach. This sounds like a negative review, this meal was absolutely delicious and it made a bunch of leftovers that I have frozen. Will be making again for sure!