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 (6 oz.) corn chips
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper
Dash of hot sauce
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Combine ground beef and vegetables in a large skillet; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain off pan drippings. 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. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.