Perfect Beef Stew

• 34 cup Italian dressing
• 2 lbs stew meat (cut into 1-inch chunks)
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled cut into chunks
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

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

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

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/perfect-beef-stew-198592 (may not work)