Perfect Beef Stew

This recipe was found by one of my daughter's on the Kraft website. I decided to try it and boy was it ever good! I just had to share this one.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  Italian dressing
• 2  lbs  stew meat (cut into 1-inch chunks)
• 6  slices bacon
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 3  cups  sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 3  cups  sliced carrots
• 3  medium potatoes, peeled cut into chunks
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

Directions

1. Place dressing and meat in large resealable plastic bag.
2. Refrigerate 30 minute to marinate.
3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 5 minute or until crisp.
4. Remove bacon from saucepan; drain.
5. Add onions and mushrooms; cook on medium-high heat 10 minute or until softened.
6. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade.
7. Add meat, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes with their liquid, the broth and bacon to saucepan.
8. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
9. Reduce heat to low/ cover and simmer 1 hour and 15 minute
10. Simmer uncovered, 15 minute or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.