2 tbsp. butter or bacon drippings
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, sliced
1 c. water
1 c. canned tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 (No. 2) can peas
8 oz. pkg. noodles, cooked

Melt butter or bacon drippings in skillet. Add meat and stir until brown. Add onion, water, salt and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peas with their liquid and cooked noodles. Cook, uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer.