Easy Winter Beef Stew

Simple and quick. I found this one from Kraft. I like to make biscuits.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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 1/2ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

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.