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Perfect Winter Beef Stew

Prep Time:
15 min

Total Time:
2 hr 15 min

Makes:
8 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

What You Need

3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

2 lb. beef for stew, such as chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 large onion, chopped

6 carrots, sliced

1-1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) beef broth

Make It

POUR dressing over beef in shallow glass dish. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from saucepan; discard drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels.

ADD mushrooms and onions to saucepan; cook on medium-high heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Add beef, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, broth and bacon to saucepan; stir.

BRING to boil, stirring occasionally; cover. Simmer on low heat 1 hour 30 min. or until meat is done and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally and removing the lid for the last 15 min..

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

For extra flavor, add 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves to saucepan with the beef and vegetables.

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 15 min. or until sauce is thickened.

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Rated

by janajohn on 12/3/2008
" My family loved this recipe! In addition to the veggies the recipe called for, I added a small rutabaga to the mix (a family preference)...the veggie flavors come through in this recipe because the meat marinade, the bacon, and beef broth or wine are the only other flavors marrying in with the veggies, unlike the gravy types stews heavy with spices. A great recipe!"