Hearty Caribbean Beef Stew

• 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1-1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes Safeway 1 lb For $5.49 thru 02/09
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups cubed peeled yuca (cassava) (1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 large carrot, sliced King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or a large heavy saucepan until crisp.
2. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
3. Discard all but 1 Tbsp.
4. drippings from pan.
5. Add dressing to drippings in pan; heat on medium heat.
6. Coat meat with flour; add to pan.
7. Cook on medium heat until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
8. Add broth, tomatoes and water; bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
9. Simmer on medium-low heat 45 min.
10. Add yuca and carrots; cover.
11. Cook 45 min.
12. or until meat and yuca are tender.
13. Stir in cilantro and cooked bacon just before serving.

bacon, italian dressing, beef stew meat, flour, beef broth, tomatoes, water, carrot, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/hearty-caribbean-beef-stew-189933.aspx (may not work)