MARTIN STEW

1 1/2 qts. water
2 1/2 c. macaroni
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 qt. tomato juice
Salt & pepper to taste
2 c. frozen peas

Bring 1 1/2 quart water to boil in large kettle. Add macaroni. Brown ground beef and onion. When redness is gone, add meat to macaroni. Add tomato juice and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 1/2 hour. Just before serving add 2 cups frozen peas. Cook a few minutes and serve. Serves 6 to 8.