Myrcene pairingMain

Cannabis Beef Bourguignon

Name: Cannabis Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
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

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.

Total

210m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

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.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (6 servings)

30 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

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

New to cannabis cooking?

Read our Quiet Kitchen Primer — cannabutter, dosing math, and safety.

This recipe is for Premium members

Unlock Cannabis Beef Bourguignon and 40+ more recipes with dosing calculators, printable cards, and exclusive content.

Upgrade to Premium — $7.99/mo

Cancel anytime · Instant access

Best paired with

Pair with these strains

Each one matches the myrcene story of this dish.

Cherry Pie

Hybrid

Geraniol

THC 16–24%CBD 0.1% Verified

CherrySweetEarthy

Relaxing • Euphoric • Happy

View pairings

Granddaddy Purple

Indica

Myrcene

THC 12–27%CBD 0.1% Verified

GrapeBerrySweet

Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry

View pairings

OG Kush

Hybrid

Bisabolol

THC 20–26%CBD 0.2% Verified

EarthyPineLemon

Relaxing • Euphoric • Happy

View pairings

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.

Read the full Myrcene guide