what spice could I add to this recipe to make it more tasty? (allspice, beef)

[CMichele]

A little cumin, thyme, hot sauce or cayenne, cilantro, and maybe some taco seasoning.

[17thAndK]

Originally Posted by nickerman

elbow macaroni
ground beef
green pepper
onion
cans chili beans
corn
shredded cheese


combined and cooked as instructions stated its a little bla, if you know what I mean.

Chili powder, diced green peppers, tablespoon of sugar, can of whole peeled tomatoes,and half a cup of sour cream.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by nickerman

elbow macaroni
ground beef
green pepper
onion
cans chili beans
corn
shredded cheese


combined and cooked as instructions stated its a little bla, if you know what I mean.

A little chili powder & a shot of Worcestershire sauce & mix it in. Taste before & after the Worcestershire sauce. If needed add a 2nd shot, but no more. Also add a small can of diced tomatoes.

[CAjerseychick]

honestly if you added a good dollop of BBQ sauce that would add some instant flavor, and some garlic (crushed, fresh, or powder).

really try the BBQ sauce- a smokey mesquite one would do nicely.

(if you can tolerate/ desire some heat, siracha/ other hot sauce you favor, or just some diced jalapeño should do the trick)...

[silibran]

Originally Posted by NYC refugee

Chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, SALT, red pepper or hot sauce or salsa. Mexican oregano if you have it and a little regular if you don't. Little spritz of lime juice if you want.

This.

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by nickerman

elbow macaroni
ground beef
green pepper
onion
cans chili beans
corn
shredded cheese


combined and cooked as instructions stated its a little bla, if you know what I mean.

It cries for chili powder, fresh garlic and some canned chipotle. If you don't like too much spice just add the liquid versus the some of the pepper itself.

[Humble and Kind]

A plenty of great ideas, could also use some acid. Also garlic would work, possibly even a bit of cajun seasoning. For something different.

[ralphfr]

I see most of the responses calling for chili powder. If that's not the direction you're looking for I have two simple suggestions for zipping this up. Try adding Adobo seasoning or jarred sofrito, or both.

[nmnita]

cumin, some salt, either garlic, seasoning or just plain, plus either a bit of hot sauce or a little hot pepper of some kind and garlic.

[A.Typical.Girl]

All of the above, as I highly season foods.

Add to that, 1/4C each of oregano, basil & thyme... 1/2tsp poultry seasoning, a pinch of red pepper flakes, can of tomato paste & can of water (unless you use the salsa listed above), splash of red wine vinegar & a pinch of sugar (to counter sour) & add small jar of mushroom caps at the end (so it's not all permeated with the flavor while cooking). A tsp of green relish is nice at times, too as are sweet, roasted red peppers (from the jar).

I change things each time, based on what I want to taste. More sweet? Add more basil, less oregano or use red pepper rather than green. More mild? Use a blend of fresh cheeses, less garlic/pepper/cumin. More meaty? Sliced, cooked sweet or hot IT sausage.

My sister uses very finely diced cauliflower and/or artichokes... they don't have much flavor, the kids don't spot them & pick them out & it's virtually flavorless. I sometimes use pre-fried, finely diced zucchini or eggplant, so I get all my vitamins in 1 dish.

Bon apetite.