John’s Very Mild Chili

I do not like spicy hot foods very much so most people will find this to be a very mild chili. Sazon Goya - Con Azafran is a spice mix (not hot at all) that you can find in the Mexican section of the supermarket. Several small envelopes are in a small box. I add it to most soup and stew type recipes. It adds a reddish yellow color and a good flavor. Abobo seasoning is also in the Mexican section. It is mostly salt so I use it instead of salt to add a little flavor.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground turkey
• 1  large onion, chopped small
• 1  large carrot, chopped 1/4 inch
• 1  stalk celery, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (1 1/2ounce) package  McCormick mild chili seasoning
• 1 (1/2ounce) package  azafran mixed spice (see above)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, not drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato puree (or more sauce)
• 1 (7 ounce) jar  sliced mushrooms
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) can mild green chilies
• 1  cup white wine or 1  cup chicken broth
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon  abobo  seasoning or 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium size stock pot or frying pan if using a crock pot,
2. Over medium high heat, cook ground Turkey until almost done, drain fat,.
3. Add Onion, Celery, Carrot and Garlic.
4. Cook on medium until Carrots start to get soft, stirring often.
5. Add spice mixes stir in well and cook for a minute or two.
6. Add Wine (Chicken Broth if not using wine) reduce by half.
7. If using a crock-pot you can start adding the rest of the ingredients while the meat and vegetables are cooking.
8. Add rest of ingredients to stock pot or crock-pot and mix well.
9. If using a crock-pot cook for 3 or 4 hours on low.
10. Everything that needs it is already cooked so we are just merging flavors.
11. If using a stock pot on the stove; simmer for 2 hours stirring every 15 minute.