2 lb. ground beef
8 tbsp. chopped onion
2 c. finely chopped celery
8 tbsp. butter, optional

Brown the above in a large pan and add:

4 c. boiling water
8 c. cooked tomatoes
4 tbsp. green pepper, chopped
4 tsp., or less, salt
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
8 oz. mushroom pieces

Cook slowly for 1 hour or more. Serve on hot toast.