Easy Winter Beef Stew

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 large onion, chopped
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks (about 1-1/2 lb.)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme