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it depends on the cook of the contents. The contents must maintain their structural integrity while being tender and juicy. I personally recommend cooking meat stews in a pressure cooker to achieve that tenderness. You also have to take into account your veggies and how long it takes to cook them.

Contents are another thing that makes a great stew. Don't be modest, pile those hearty root veggies in. Mushrooms? Toss em' in! Bored of plain sweet onions? Try shallots or pearl onions! Basically it should be a bunch of goodies in a thick broth seasoned with herbs, spices and alcohol.