Winter Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Trim excess fat from meat and cut into even 1 inch chunks.
2. 2
   Place dressing and beef in large ziplock bag.
3. 3
   Refrigerate 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Cook bacon in large pot on medium heat 5 minutes until crisp.
5. 5
   Remove bacon from pot using slotted spoon.
6. 6
   Discard excess bacon fat.
7. 7
   Add onion and mushrooms to pot.
8. 8
   Cook over medium heat 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove beef from marinade.
10. 10
    Discard marinade.
11. 11
    Add beef, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes with liquid, broth and bacon to pot.
12. 12
    Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
13. 13
    Reduce heat to low.
14. 14
    Cover and simmer 1 1/4 hours.
15. 15
    Uncover.
16. 16
    Continue to simmer for 15 minutes or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.