Perfect Winter Beef Stew

By punk

Food and Family

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup zesty italian dressing
• 2 lb. beef for stew, such as beef chuck roast, cut into 1" chunks
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks
• 1 can 14 1/2oz. stewed tomatoe, undrained
• 1 14 1/2 oz. Beef Broth

Preparation

Step 1

Pour dressing over meat in large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat meat with dressing. refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate. Meanwhile ,cook bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from saucepan; drain drippings.
Add mushrooms and onions to same saucepan; cook on medium-high heat 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Add meat, carrots, potatoes, broth and bacon to saucepan; stir.
Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour 15 minutes. Uncover; simmer an additional 15 minutes or until meat is cooked through and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.