Perfect Winter Beef Stew

• 3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
• 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
• 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 carrots (about 1 lb.), sliced Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
• 1-1/2 lb. red potatoes (about 5), peeled, cut into large chunks King Sooper's 5 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) beef broth

1. Pour dressing over stew meat in resealable plastic bag.
2. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat meat with dressing.
3. Refrigerate 30 min.
4. to marinate.
5. Cook bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 5 min.
6. or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
7. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan; drain bacon on paper towels.
8. Add mushrooms and onions to reserved drippings; cook on medium-high heat 10 min.
9. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
10. Remove stew meat from marinade; add to saucepan with carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, broth and bacon.
11. Discard bag and marinade.
12. Bring stew to boil, stirring occasionally; cover.
13. Simmer on low heat 1-1/2 hours or until beef is done and stew is thickened, stirring occasionally and uncovering for the last 15 min.

italian dressing, beef stew meat, bacon, mushrooms, onion, carrots, red potatoes, tomatoes, beef broth

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/perfect-winter-beef-stew-90514.aspx (may not work)