Cannabis-Infused Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Stuffed Meatloaf

Classic comfort reworked: grass-fed beef meatloaf wrapped around slow-caramelized onions and melted Gruyère, glazed with a smoked tomato reduction finished with precisely dosed cannabis-infused olive oil. Juicy center. Structured slices. Elevated execution.

A Note on Dosing

This recipe makes 8 slices.

Using 1.5g of 15% THC flower:

~55mg THC total (infused into the tomato glaze)
~6–7mg per slice

Alternative Dosing:
• 1g flower → ~4mg per slice
• 2g flower → ~9mg per slice

All THC is evenly incorporated into the glaze before baking.

Terpene Pairing & Strain Suggestion

Caryophyllene-dominant strains enhance the peppery beef and caramelized onion depth.
Myrcene complements slow-cooked richness and promotes a relaxing body-forward experience.
Humulene pairs beautifully with roasted garlic and herbs.

Ideal profile: Earthy, pepper-forward, subtle herbal finish.

Step 1: Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil (For Glaze)

Ingredients

• 1.5g cannabis flower
• ½ cup olive oil

Decarboxylation

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C).
2. Grind cannabis evenly to medium consistency.
3. Spread on parchment-lined tray in thin layer.
4. Bake 35–40 minutes until lightly toasted and aromatic.
5. Cool completely.

Infusion

1. Heat olive oil on lowest possible heat (under 180°F).
2. Add decarbed cannabis.
3. Maintain low heat for 2 hours. Do not simmer.
4. Strain through cheesecloth into clean container.
5. Reserve 3 tablespoons for glaze.

Step 2: Caramelized Onion Filling

Ingredients

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp butter
• Pinch salt

Method

1. Melt butter over medium-low heat.
2. Add onions and salt.
3. Cook slowly 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and jam-like.
4. Cool completely.

Step 3: Meatloaf Base

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup whole milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
2. In bowl, combine eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Add ground beef and gently mix until just combined. Do not overwork.
4. On parchment, press mixture into rectangle about 1 inch thick.
5. Spread caramelized onions down center.
6. Sprinkle Gruyère over onions.
7. Roll carefully into loaf shape, sealing edges.
8. Transfer to baking sheet.

Step 4: Smoked Tomato Glaze

Ingredients

• ¾ cup tomato paste
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp cannabis-infused olive oil
• Pinch smoked paprika

Method

1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
2. Brush half over meatloaf before baking.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake 45 minutes.
2. Remove and brush remaining glaze on top.
3. Bake additional 15–20 minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F.
4. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Packaging & Dosing

~6–7mg THC per slice

Label clearly:
CANNABIS-INFUSED – 7MG THC PER SLICE

Start with one slice. Wait 90 minutes before additional consumption.