Cannabis Beef Bourguignon
A French country classic: beef braised low and slow in red wine with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon. An infused herb butter finishes each bowl with a warm, myrcene hum.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaf)
- 1 lb pearl onions, peeled
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, halved
- 6 tbsp cannabis-infused butter, softened (~5mg THC per tbsp)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
How to make it
- 1
In a Dutch oven, render bacon until crisp; remove. Pat beef dry, season generously, and brown in batches in the bacon fat. Set aside.
- 2
Sauté carrots and onions in the same pot until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
- 3
Return beef and bacon. Pour in wine and stock; tuck the bouquet garni in. Cover and braise at 325°F (165°C) for 2.5–3 hours until fork-tender.
- 4
Meanwhile, brown pearl onions and mushrooms in a separate pan with a bit of olive oil. Add to the stew during the last 30 minutes.
- 5
When the stew is done, remove from heat. Discard bouquet garni.
- 6
Stir cannabis-infused butter and parsley into the stew off-heat until melted and glossy.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over buttered noodles or mashed potatoes.
Cooking tips
- Stirring infused butter into the finished stew (off-heat) keeps THC intact.
- This is a classic myrcene pairing—strains like Cherry Pie deepen the wine and beef notes.
- Made a day ahead, the flavors deepen significantly. Reheat gently.
Dosing calculator
Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.
Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
Start Low, Go Slow
If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer
Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the myrcene story of this dish.
Cherry Pie
Hybrid
Relaxing • Euphoric • Happy
Granddaddy Purple
Indica
Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry
OG Kush
Hybrid
Relaxing • Euphoric • Happy
Why this pairing works
Myrcene — in your strain and on your plate
Myrcene is the most common terpene in cannabis and the engine behind many indica-style sedating effects. Earthy and herbaceous, it loves rich, slow-cooked, comforting foods.