POTTED STEAK WITH PEAS

2 1/2 pounds bottom round steak

6 onions (medium size)

1 cup diced turnips

1/3 teaspoon pepper

1 cup tomato juice

2 cups peas

1 teaspoon salt

Cut the steak in pieces suitable for serving, dip in flour and brown well in drippings. Add the chopped onions, turnips, tomato juice and seasonings and barely cover with boiling water.

Simmer until tender, about 2 1/2 hours, replenishing the water, if necessary, and serve garnished with peas from which the liquid has been drained and heated with 1 tablespoon of butter.