Salt River Skillet Meal

2 tablespoons shortening
6 ounces vermicelli, broken
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small onions, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 cup whole kernel corn
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can tomatoes
3/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package American cheese slices

Melt shortening in skillet. Saut