I substituted two cans of "hot chili beans" and increased the rice, the whole family liked it.

Good... I think I'd like a little more seasoning though

This was alright, but not great. I didn't think it was spicy enough...I may try it again and throw in some chili peppers or something and cut out the fennel seed maybe. My children did not like it at all, they spit it out.

This is a great recipe for one of those nights when you think there's nothing left in the cupboard to provide sustenance 'till next payday, like last night was for me! It's tasty, economical, quick, easy, and very healthy. Beans provide the protein, lots of tomatoes, and no added salt. I subbed a can of black beans and a can of white beans for the ones listed, because that's what I had on hand, and it came out great. That's the beauty of recipes that use canned beans--you can usually interchange the type of beans you use. I followed Ranae's suggestion and mixed up a couple of boxes of jiffy corn muffins to serve on the side. Very good meal!