1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
2/3 c. chopped celery
2/3 c. chopped green pepper
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 c. water
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper
Dash of hot sauce
1 (6 oz.) pkg. corn chips
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Combine first 4 ingredients (beef, onion, celery, green pepper) in a large skillet; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain off grease. Stir in remaining ingredients except corn chips and cheese. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over corn chips and top with cheese.