Easy Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 slices oscar mayer bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.3 cup original barbecue sauce kraft
• 1 cup beef broth fat-free reduced-sodium
• 1 lb beef stew meat cut into 1-1/4-inch cubes
• 4 large carrots 1-inch-thick cut into slices
• 3 Tbsp flour 
• 1 large onion cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tsp oregano leaves dried
• 1 lb potatoes red cut into bite-size pieces ( 6)
• 0.3 cup vinaigrette dressing made italian with extra virgin olive oil kraft
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk
• slotted spoon
• slow cooker

Directions

1. Mix first 4 ingredients in slow cooker.
2. Add all remaining ingredients except flour and water; toss to coat. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours).
3. Use slotted spoon to transfer meat and vegetables to serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
4. Mix flour and water until blended; whisk into juices in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on HIGH 15 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened; spoon over meat and vegetables.