Bacon-Chili Beef Stew

Submitted by PugMomma Brenda

"Down home comfort food that the whole family will like. Tastes better the 2nd day so make plenty."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 in. pieces
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean stewing beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) jar home style beef gravy
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 4 unpeeled small red potatoes, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 cup corn

directions

1. In 4 qt saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes stirring frequently until cooked but not crisp. Drain all but 2 tablespoon bacon fat from saucepan.
2. Add beef and onion to bacon; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is beginning to brown and onion is tender.
3. Stir in tomatoes, gravy and chili sauce. Heat to boiling.
4. Add potatoes and carrots; cover cook over medium high heat 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
5. Stir in corn; cook uncovered 10-15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally until corn is tender.
6. 6 servings.