Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 1 lb. raw cleaned shrimp
• 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. gumbo file
• 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings
• salt and pepper