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Perfect Winter Beef Stew

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

2 HRS 15 MIN

Servings

8 Servings

We'll show you how to use simple ingredients to make the perfect, classic beef stew. This recipe is foolproof and guaranteed to become a favourite winter staple.

Ingredients

  • 3/4

    cup

    Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing

  • 2

    lb

    (900 g) stewing beef, cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 6

    slices

    bacon, chopped

  • 1

    lb

    (450 g) fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 1

    large

    onion, chopped

  • 6

    carrots (1-1/2 lb./675 g), sliced

  • 1-1/2

    lb

    (675 g) potatoes (about 5), peeled, cut into large chunks

  • 1

    can

    (19 fl oz/540 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1

    can

    (10 fl oz/284 mL) 25%-less-sodium beef broth

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour dressing over beef in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat beef with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings.

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

    Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cover. Simmer on low heat 1 hour 30 min. or until beef is done and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally and uncovering after 1 hour 15 min.

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