Perfect 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 cup chopped onion (about 1 large)
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth

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

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/perfect-winter-beef-stew-259333 (may not work)