Bacon-chili Beef Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 in. pieces
• 1 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) jar home style beef gravy
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 4 unpeeled small red potatoes, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 cup corn

Recipe

• 1 in 4 qt saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes stirring frequently until cooked but not crisp. drain all but 2 tablespoon bacon fat from saucepan.
• 2 add beef and onion to bacon; sprinkle with salt and pepper. cook 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is beginning to brown and onion is tender.
• 3 stir in tomatoes, gravy and chili sauce. heat to boiling.
• 4 add potatoes and carrots; cover cook over medium high heat 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
• 5 stir in corn; cook uncovered 10-15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally until corn is tender.
• 6 6 servings.