Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, very lean
• 3 celery ribs, chopped into 1-in chunks
• 3 -4 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-in chunks
• 1 large onion, chopped finely
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced (use more or less per your taste)
• 8 ounces frozen baby peas
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in chunks
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 3 (10 ounce) cans beef consomme
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper (I don't use the salt, and use about 2 teaspoons of pepper)
• 1 -2 bay leaf
• shell macaroni
• parmesan cheese
• crushed red pepper flakes