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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
- 2 lb. (900 g) stewing beef, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb. (450 g) fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 carrots (1-1/2 lb./675 g), sliced
- 1-1/2 lb. (675 g) potatoes (about 5), peeled, cut into large chunks
- 1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10 fl oz/284 mL) beef broth
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Preparation
Step 1
1POUR dressing over meat in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat meat with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
2MEANWHILE, cook bacon in Dutch oven on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings.
3ADD mushrooms and onions to Dutch oven; cook on medium-high heat 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove meat from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Add meat, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, broth and bacon to pan; stir.
4BRING to boil, stirring constantly; cover. Simmer on low heat 1 hour 30 min. or until meat is done and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally and uncovering after 1 hour 15 min.
kraft kitchens tipsSpecial ExtraFor more flavour, add 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves to Dutch oven with the meat and vegetables.How to Discard Bacon DrippingsDo not pour bacon drippings down the sink. Instead, carefully pour drippings into empty can. (Bacon drippings will be extremely hot.) Place can in refrigerator until drippings have solidified. Then, discard both the can and drippings.How to Prepare Stew in Slow CookerMarinate beef and cook bacon, onions and mushrooms as directed. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Add meat, onions, mushrooms and remaining ingredients to slow cooker; cook 10 to 12 hours on LOW (or 5 to 6 hours on HIGH). Stir in 2 Tbsp. flour mixed with 2 Tbsp. water. Cook 15 min. or until sauce is thickened. nutritional information serving size = 1-1/2 cups (375 mL)per serving
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