Perfect Winter Beef Stew

with only a few ingredients, this foolproof hearty dish is guaranteed to become a favorite winter staple. It fills you up in way that you are not too full or a little bit hungry.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

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  cup  chopped onion (about 1 large)
• 3  cups  sliced mushrooms
• 3  cups  sliced carrots
•  stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth

Directions

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