During the winter season, I make a meaty stew at least once a month. Stews are rich and comforting. They are meant to be slow-cooked to tenderize tough cuts of meat and to infuse the stew with the essence of the meat and aromatics. One of my go-to stews is a beef bourguignon, a classic French stew hailing from the wine-rich region of Burgundy. It’s a delicious one-pot dinner perfect for a cold night or an apres-ski meal, and it’s guaranteed to make your kitchen enticingly fragrant. There are a few key details to remember when making the stew. Be sure to brown the meat well in the beginning and use a good-quality red wine that you would happily drink. It doesn’t have to be a pricey bottle, but it should certainly be quaffable. Ideally, start the stew a day ahead of serving (or even two). Not only will the …