Add the tomato paste, salt, cumin, chipotle, garlic powder ... high-protein crumble instead of chili, omit the tomatoes and water. Roughly chop the red kidney beans and edamame.

Chili beans come cooked in a pre-seasoned sauce, which means they already have some flavor to them, usually including a combination of ingredients like chili powder, cumin, garlic, or tomatoes.

If you love a meal that’s equal parts hearty, cheesy and comforting, cowboy casserole is about to be your new best friend. Picture a rich, chili-like beef and bean mixture tucked under golden, fluffy ...