My grandmother has been making this for years.  It has always been a family favorite.

11/2	c.	diced celery
11/4	c.	chopped onion
3/4	c.	chopped bell pepper
1	can	tomato sauce (8 oz.)
1	can	whole tomatoes (28 oz.)
1	clove	garlic*
1	tsp.	salt
1/4	tsp.	pepper
6	drops	Tabasco sauce (optional)
1	lb.	shrimp, shelled and deveined

Combine all ingredients except shrimp.  Cook on low 6 - 8 hours (3 - 4 hours on high).  Add shrimp last hour of cooking.  Serve over hot rice.

Chicken, rabbit or crawfish may be substituted for the shrimp.

*1 teaspoon garlic salt or1/4 teaspoon garlic powder may be substituted.