Louisiana Shrimp Creole

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup finely diced onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped celery

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 dash hot pepper sauce

1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until tender.
2. Mix in cornstarch. Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and red pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes.