Dinner Last night!!!

Perfect Winter Beef Stew

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 2 hr 15 min Makes: 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups each 3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

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

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

3 cups sliced mushrooms

1 cup chopped onions (about 1 large)

3 cups sliced carrots (about 6 medium)

1-1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks (about 4 cups)

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

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

POUR dressing over meat in large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat meat with dressing. 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; drain drippings.

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

BRING to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour 15 min. Uncover; simmer an additional 15 min. or until meat is cooked through and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

*MATTHIAS AND I ADDED OUR OWN AMOUNTS OF
CREAM STYLE HORSERADISH TO OUR BOWLS FOR EXTRA FLAVOR!!!
SO YUMMY!!!

*Also prep time took me longer than 15 min. I'd say about 25 min.
I cut everything up first and then cooking was a lot easier!!