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Perfect Winter Beef Stew

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Perfect Winter Beef Stew recipe
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"Tasty" barely begins to describe this stew. With savory beef, rich bacon, veggies and hearty potatoes, "perfect" is a much closer word.
time
prep:
15 min
total:
2 hr 15 min
servings
total:
8 servings, 1-1/4 cups each
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What You Need

3/4
cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2
lb. beef stew meat, such as beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
6
slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1/2
lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1
large onion, chopped
6
 carrots (about 1 lb.), sliced
1-1/2
lb. potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into large chunks
1
can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1
can (14-1/2 oz.) beef broth
It's for dipping and dunking and mixing-upping. And yes, for salad too.

Make It

step 1
 POUR dressing over beef in resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat beef with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
step 2
 COOK bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from saucepan; drain on paper towels.
step 3
 ADD mushrooms and onions to saucepan; cook on medium-high heat 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Add meat, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, broth and bacon to saucepan; stir.
step 4
 BRING to boil, stirring occasionally; cover. Simmer on low heat 1-1/2 hours or until meat is done and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally and uncovering for the last 15 min.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra
For extra flavor, add 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves to cooked mushrooms and onions with the meat, remaining vegetables, broth and bacon.
Substitute
Prepare using KRAFT Light Italian Dressing.
How to Prepare Stew in Slow Cooker
Marinate beef, and cook bacon, onions and mushrooms as directed. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Add beef, onions, mushrooms and remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cook 10 to 12 hours on LOW (or 5 to 6 hours on HIGH). Stir in 2 Tbsp. flour mixed with 2 Tbsp. water. Cook, covered, 15 min. or until sauce is thickened.
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