Texas Straw Hats - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onion
2/3 c. chopped celery
2/3 c. chopped green pepper
3 Tbsp. oleo
2 lb. ground beef
2 to 3 tsp. chile pepper
2 (6 oz.) pkg. corn chips
shredded cheese
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1/2 c. catsup
2 c. water
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook onion, celery and green pepper in hot oleo until tender, but not brown.
Add beef; brown lightly.
Add remaining ingredients except chips and cheese.
Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Serve on bed of corn chips. Top with cheese.