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Then goes in the ground beef — which is great for weeknight-friendly versions, though any ground meat or plant-based alternative would work — along with chili powder, cumin and a pinch of cayenne.

To reduce the amount of meat people consume, a variety of plant-based alternatives have entered the consumer market in recent years. Many of these products are intended to replace ground meat, ...