Brown in 2 tablespoons shortening:

2 c. onions, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 c. celery, diced

Brown 4 pounds hamburger - put all in crock pot and add following:

1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 c. water
2 cans tomatoes
1 can whole corn
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 sm. tomato sauce

Cook on low 4-5 hours. Cook 1 package vermicelli with salt until done. Mix in crock pot. Place 6 slices of cheese on top. Serve when melted. Serves 15.