i Made this pretty much according to the directions with the following exceptions. I increased the water to 4-5 cups and added 2 beef bullion cubes and 2 packets of Goya tomato bullion. i also omitted the pork and beans and added a large can ( 30oz) of pinto beans. i also added more veggies. 1 can of spinach (not drained), 1/2 a med. head of cauliflower, 1/2 head of med to large cabbage (chopped), 1 large sweet potato, and 1-2 cups frozen corn, I also increased the potatoes 4-5 large ones. It may seems like a lot of bullion but because of the added water as well as added veggies it balanced out, if its too salty u can always add more water, but it ends up more stew like. (stewp a la Rachel Ray) By adding more veggies you also stretch the recipe we had it for dinner a lunch , I then froze it and we had a BIG dinner with the remainder!!! ENJOY

Reviewed On: Feb. 10, 2009