Texas Straw Hat

An old one from Southern Living.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped celery
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1  cup water
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  dash  hot sauce
•  corn chips
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Combine ground beef and next 3 ingredients in a large skillet; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble.
2. Drain off pan drippings.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients except corn chips and cheese; bring to a boil.
4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve over corn chips, and top with cheese.