Perfect Winter Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup kraft Italian dressing
2 lbs beef stew meat, such as beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
6 slices oscar mayer bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 large)
3 cups sliced mushrooms
3 cups sliced carrots
stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth

Preparation

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