EASY SHRIMP CREOLE

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper
1 pound shrimp, cooked
4 cups cooked rice (for serving)

Saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in vegetable oil until tender.

Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper and chili pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.

Add shrimp and heat thoroughly. Serve over hot rice.

Servings: 4
From: Susie E. Miller, Clark, MO
Source: Today's Farmer October, 2000