Easy Winter Beef Stew

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup kraft italian dressing
• 2 lbs beef stew meat, such as beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 6 slices oscar mayer bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks (about 1-1/2 lb.)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

• 1 place dressing and meat in large resealable plastic bag. refrigerate 30 minute to marinate. meanwhile, cook bacon in large saucepot on medium heat 5 minute or until crisp. remove bacon from saucepot; drain.
• 2 add onions and mushrooms; cook on medium-high heat 10 minute or until softened. remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. add meat, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes with their liquid, the broth and bacon to saucepot add thyme. bring to boil, stirring occasionally. reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour and 15 minute
• 3 simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.