Perfect Beef Stew

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3/4 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

Recipe

• 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.