Easy Winter Beef Stew

• 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 large onion, chopped
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks (about 1-1/2 lb.)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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

italian dressing, beef stew meat, oscar mayer bacon, onion, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, beef broth, thyme

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-winter-beef-stew-150009 (may not work)