Are you craving a dish that’s both bold and comforting, with a touch of zesty flair? Look no further than this tantalizing Beef Colorado recipe, a culinary masterpiece that marries tender beef with a rich, velvety sauce bursting with flavors.
To begin, let’s talk about the heart of this dish – the sauce. Picture the sizzle of chopped bell peppers, onions, and garlic in a pan, as the aroma fills your kitchen, foretelling the deliciousness to come. As they soften and release their distinct flavors, the addition of rich beef broth sets the stage for a flavorful symphony.
Now, here comes the magic. With the help of an immersion blender, these ingredients transform into a lusciously smooth sauce, ready to envelop the succulent beef and infuse it with a burst of spicy heat from the Hungry Gene Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning, complemented by the warmth of smoked paprika and cumin. This fusion of flavors creates a robust and tantalizing experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.
We really like this immersion blender.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and efficiency. Utilizing the reliable Instant Pot, the browned stew beef cozies up with the vibrant sauce, while whole garlic cloves and a jalapeño infuse an extra layer of depth to the dish. Allowing the Instant Pot to work its magic for an hour, the flavors meld into a harmonious blend, filling your home with an irresistible aroma.
Serve the dish with a side of seasoned rice, infused with the aromatic essence of dried cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, and a tantalizing touch of tomato sauce for an extra kick.
With its perfect balance of heat and richness, this Beef Colorado feast is a celebration of bold flavors and hearty satisfaction. So, why wait? Let’s get started!
Hungry Gene’s Sizzling Beef Colorado Instant Pot Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, roughly chopped
- 1 medium-sized onion, roughly chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Hungry Gene Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 pounds stew beef
- 1 whole jalapeño
- Dried cilantro
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Tomato sauce
- Rice of your choice
Directions
- Begin by roughly chopping the bell peppers, onion, and two cloves of garlic.
- In a frying pan, sauté the chopped vegetable in about 2 tbsp olive oil until they soften and release their flavors.
- Add the beef broth to the pan and let it simmer.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until it becomes a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Stir in the Hungry Gene Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning, smoked paprika, and cumin. Allow the flavors to meld together. Set the sauce aside.
- In an Instant Pot, heat some olive oil and brown the stew beef.
- Once the beef has browned evenly, pour the prepared sauce into the Instant Pot
- Add the remaining whole garlic cloves and jalapeño to the pot.
- Lock the Instant Pot lid and set the timer to one hour on the stew setting.
- Once the time is up, release the pressure, remove the lid, and switch to the sauté function to allow the sauce to thicken.
- For the seasoned rice, add dried cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, and a few tablespoons of tomato sauce to rice of your choice. Cook according to instructions on rice package. We use this rice cooker to make as easy as can be!
- Serve the beef Colorado alongside the seasoned rice for a complete and flavorful meal.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro. Also delicious wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning
Hungry Gene’s Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning offers a fiery and authentic taste of Tennessee, featuring organic ingredients like California paprika, cayenne chili powder, and more for a perfectly balanced burst of heat, sweetness, and pungency. Recreate the sensation of Nashville hot chicken in your kitchen with this user-friendly seasoning and elevate your dishes with the flavors that have made this iconic dish a national treasure.