I found this a little bland. I added two tbsp. tomato paste, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp. chili powder and one small can of diced tomatoes to the rest of the ingredients. I also like to add some chopped bell pepper for color and flavor. I simmer for about an hour and I use beef broth for the gravy to keep it from being too dry. Rather then pour over anything I add cooked al-dente macaroni to the pot and allow it to simmer as well for flavor. We fix a large skillet of cornbread as a side for this.

I sent this recipe in for a quick fix for folks on the go or camping ETC. Not to be critiqued for blandness. I too add spices to kick it up a notch. Thank You very much. Bear