Easy Dinner
["1 lb. ground beef", "1 medium onion, chopped", "2 tsp. salt", "black pepper to taste", "7 c. water", "4 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced", "1 stick margarine", "6 to 8 oz. noodles (wide)", "canned peas (if desired)", "canned carrots (if desired)"]
["Using a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown ground beef and drain.", "Add onion, salt, pepper, water, potatoes and margarine. Bring to a boil.", "Add the noodles while stirring until the mixture resumes boiling.", "Reduce heat to simmer.", "Cook until potatoes and noodles are done, stirring occasionally.", "Add your choice of carrots and peas 1 to 2 minutes before mixture is done."]
["ground beef", "onion", "salt", "black pepper", "water", "white potatoes", "margarine", "noodles", "peas", "carrots"]