Description
Simple recipe for tender beef fajitas made in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 packet (1 oz) fajita seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Tortillas, for serving
- Toppings (salsa, sour cream, cheese), for serving
Instructions
- Place the sliced steak, onion, and bell peppers into the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fajita seasoning mix, beef broth, and olive oil.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the steak and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Shred or slice the beef into smaller strips using two forks.
- Stir the beef and vegetables together.
- Serve hot with tortillas and your preferred toppings.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time on high.
- You can add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin for extra flavor if not using a pre-made seasoning packet.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without tortilla)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: Crock Pot, slow cooker, beef fajitas, easy dinner, flank steak, weeknight meal