Milder Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon sugar
1 clove of minced garlic
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
16 ounces stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
12 ounces frozen shelled shrimp, thawed or 12 ounces fresh shrimp
prepared white minute rice, to serve over

Preparation

In a large skillet, Saute onion, celery and garlic in the shortening until tender.
Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, sugar, worcestshire sauce and chili powder.
Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
Combine cornstarch and water and add to skillet mixture to thicken.
After it has thickened, add shrimp and bell pepper.
Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes.
Serve over White Minute Rice.