Perfect Beef Stew

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 34 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Place dressing and meat in large resealable plastic bag.
  2. 2
    Refrigerate 30 minute to marinate.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, cook bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 5 minute or until crisp.
  4. 4
    Remove bacon from saucepan; drain.
  5. 5
    Add onions and mushrooms; cook on medium-high heat 10 minute or until softened.
  6. 6
    Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade.
  7. 7
    Add meat, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes with their liquid, the broth and bacon to saucepan.
  8. 8
    Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9
    Reduce heat to low/ cover and simmer 1 hour and 15 minute
  10. 10
    Simmer uncovered, 15 minute or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

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