I didn't have the cocktail sauce so I used a cup of catsup with some horseradish, dash of salt and sugar and a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Also used red, yellow and green peppers for color. A huge hit at our New Year's Eve party, will definitely make this again.

Reviewed On: Jan. 19, 2007

Great stuff. Everyone I know who tries this thinks it's made with beef. I leave out the seasoned salt and habanero, no complaints yet. Don't be afraid to throw in half a Dove bar or a few Hershey's Kisses if you don't have the coco mix, it works!

Reviewed On: Jan. 13, 2007

Similar to a dish my mom used to make on the stovetop, she called it "slumgully." I left out the cumin and put in a bay leaf, used a 28 oz. can of undrained diced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce, and substituted sliced carrots for the beans. The carrots give it a hint of sweetness and a bit more texture. Easy and great on a cold night.

Reviewed On: Jan. 13, 2007