Texas Straw Hats

Ingredients

• 3 lb ground beef
• 1 c diced onions
• 1 c diced green pepper
• 1 c diced celery
• 2 to 3 Tbsp cooking oil
• 1 large can tomato paste
• 2 cans water
• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 c cheese shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in one skillet and drain
2. Meanwhile saute onions pepper and celery in 3 tablespoons cooking oil just until onions are clear and celery is still crisp
3. Combine browned beef with sauteed veggies in a large pot
4. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 20 minutes
5. Serve over Fritos and top with grated cheese
6. Serves 6 as main dish or many more when used as a Dip for holiday parties
7. Learned this one when I was a girl scout