Reviewed: May 5, 2012

This tasted like beans that were too salty and the tomato sauce was a strange mix with the kidney and adobo seasoning. It looks very pretty--just like the picture! But I don't recommend it. Too acidic, too salty.

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Beth

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2012

This was really good and very easy. I used tomato paste instead of tomato sauce. I also used less than half the amount of adobo. Everything else was exact. I will definitely make it again.

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Laraine

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2011

Great Recipe. Easy and fast. It was a little too salty for my tastes so next time I will cut back on the Adobo. But all in all very tasty. Big hit with my father and kids.

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Chariot

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2011

This felt like a cross between spaghetti and chili. Pretty good - nothing to knock my socks off but a decent little meal, and something good for when I want a meatless day. I have no Adobo seasoning and made my own. I found a variety of recipes so I just made up an easy combination similar to them, except using less salt. (Even so, salty stuff, but way less than most recipes had.) I made up a batch using 1 T. salt, 1 T. onion powder, 1 T. garlic powder, 1 T. pepper, 1/2 T. oregano and 1 t. chili powder. I've made this twice now, and have made it as is, except for the reduced salt, and also I think 1-2/3 cup rice is plenty. (Side note that for something like this or salad, the beans really should be drained & rinsed, which also reduces the sodium.)(It also does say "American-style" meaning it can be anything it likes. Also not the first time Mexican & Italian has been mixed - even the Adobo has oregano!)

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Erimess

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2011

This was an easy and fairly tasty recipe. Personally I really didn't think it was that wonderful but my husband thought it was awesome! The sauce was very runny so I added cut up cubes of butter to thicken it up. Give this recipe a try.

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Jetts83

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2010

Wonderful recipe..I've tried Zatterans from the store but it is too salty..This is perfect. my husband likes it and asks for it frequently..and my kids even like it. Great job LAURENB222!!

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cathy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Flint, Michigan, USA

Living In: Cadillac, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2010

really good, but really salty. I used about half the adobo.

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HALEYANA

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2010

I didn't have adobe, so skipped that part. I added 1/4 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves chopped garlic. As someone else said, it reminded me of meatless chili. My son, age 15, is a dedicated meat-and-potatoes guy, and even he liked this. Cheap, easy, and everyone will eat it. Definitely a keeper!

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Michelle B

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

Living In: Donald, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2009

I usually make red beans and rice with sausage. I did not have any so I tried this recipe. Added a little cumin,and lots of garlic. Everyone loved it. Kids too. Do not add too much water, though, it makes them more creamy as they cook.

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