Perfect Winter Beef Stew

(from dzavoyna’s recipe box)

Source: Kraft Food & Family

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: Soup

Ingredients

  • 3/4cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 2lb. beef stew meat, such as beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 6slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
  • 1/2lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1large onion, chopped
  • 6 carrots (about 1 lb.), sliced
  • 1-1/2lb. potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into large chunks
  • 1can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1can (14-1/2 oz.) beef broth

Directions

  1. POUR dressing over beef in resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat beef with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.

  2. step 2 COOK bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from saucepan; drain on paper towels.

  3. step 3 ADD mushrooms and onions to saucepan; cook on medium-high heat 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Add meat, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, broth and bacon to saucepan; stir.

  4. step 4 BRING to boil, stirring occasionally; cover. Simmer on low heat 1-1/2 hours or until meat is done and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally and uncovering for the last 15 min.

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