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Add the potatoes to the stew for the last 20 minutes of cooking

Tips
If your meat is not tender enough after the time suggested in the recipe, leave it cooking for a further 30 minutes. If you don't have enough time, cook it in a pressure cooker!
Trivia
Stews are common all over the world: this cooking technique is perfect for making even poor quality meat very tender. The connective tissue breaks down while cooking, with a soft and tasty result.