Cannabis Beef Stew
Hearty cannabis-infused beef stew simmered with root vegetables and rich gravy, made with cannabutter for a warming and perfectly dosed edible meal.
This cannabis cannabis beef stew recipe stirs cannabutter into a warm, nourishing bowl of soup that delivers gentle, long-lasting effects. Soup is one of the most comforting ways to consume cannabis edibles and the liquid base ensures exceptionally even THC distribution. Whether creamy or brothy, cannabis soup is simple to make and easy to dose. This hearty cannabis beef stew simmers for hours to develop deep, rich flavors before being finished with cannabutter for a warming, dosed bowl.
- 3.5 grams of cannabutter
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of regular oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides in batches, about 3 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot, cooking for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and thyme.
- Return beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Add potatoes and carrots. Continue simmering for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cannabutter until fully melted and incorporated into the stew.
- Ladle into bowls, dividing evenly for consistent dosing. Serve with crusty bread.
Dosing Tips for Your Cannabis Beef Stew
- Stir the cannabutter into the soup after removing from heat and mix thoroughly. The liquid base distributes it evenly.
- Ladle equal portions to ensure consistent dosing. Use a measuring cup or ladle of known volume.
- Cream-based soups hold cannabis fat better than clear broths, where oil tends to float on top visibly.
- Start with 5-10 mg per bowl. Warm liquids can onset faster than solid foods, sometimes in 30-60 minutes.
- The cannabutter is stirred in after cooking to avoid THC degradation from prolonged heat exposure.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Adding cannabis fat to a rapidly boiling soup. Remove from heat or reduce to a bare simmer before stirring in cannabutter.
- Not blending or stirring thoroughly, which causes the cannabis fat to pool on the surface in oily droplets.
- Serving soup that has been sitting with the fat visible on top is unappetizing. Use a stick blender for creamy soups or add an emulsifier.
- Reheating cannabis soup at a rapid boil. Always reheat gently to preserve THC and prevent fat from breaking out of the emulsion.
How to Store Cannabis Beef Stew
- Cannabis soup stores well refrigerated for 3-5 days. The fat will solidify on top when cold, so reheat gently and stir thoroughly.
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months in labeled containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Cream-based cannabis soups can sometimes separate after freezing. Blend with a stick blender after reheating to restore texture.
- Stew improves in flavor overnight and keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
Variations & Ideas
- Blend cannabis coconut oil into a Thai coconut soup for a naturally compatible pairing of flavors and fats.
- Swirl cannabutter into tomato soup with a drizzle of cannabis cream for a decadent lunch.
- Make cannabis bone broth by simmering bones with a tablespoon of coconut oil that has been pre-infused with cannabis.
- Add a splash of red wine during cooking, or swap beef for lamb for a different flavor profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fat naturally floats on water-based liquids. For brothy soups, blend in a bit of lecithin to create an emulsion, or choose cream-based soup recipes where the dairy fat helps incorporate the cannabis oil. A quick blitz with an immersion blender usually solves the problem.
Yes, heat the soup gently and stir in a measured amount of cannabutter just before serving. This is one of the simplest possible cannabis edibles. Cream-of-anything soups work best because the existing fat content helps the cannabis oil integrate.
Normal simmering temperatures around 200 F (93 C) are safe for THC. However, to be cautious, add the cannabis fat during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking or right before serving. This gives enough time to mix in without prolonged heat exposure.
Excellent for beginners. The liquid form allows for very even dosing, and you can start with a small bowl. Soups are also comforting if you feel any anxiety, and the warm broth is soothing. They are one of the most user-friendly edible formats.
Absolutely. The rich, fatty broth of ramen is perfect for cannabis oil. Add a teaspoon of cannabutter to each bowl and stir it into the hot broth. The sesame oil, miso, and other bold flavors in ramen completely mask the cannabis taste.
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