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Fajitas: Fabulous Slow Cooker Fajitas

Source: Taste of Home

Easy & Quick

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs. angus beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
  • 2 Tbls. canola oil
  • 2 Tbls. lemon or lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/2 t. ground cumin
  • 1 t. seasoned salt
  • 1/2 t. chili powder
  • 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large green pepper (or red, green & yellow) julienned
  • 1 large onion, julienned
  • 6 to 8 whole tortillas (8 inches)

Toppings

  • shredded Mexican-blend cheddar cheese
  • salsa
  • low-fat sour cream
  • shredded lettuce, optional
  • diced tomatoes, optional
  • sliced avocado, optional

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown steak in oil over medium heat until almost done. Place steak and some of the drippings in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the lemon or lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes.

Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until meat is tender. Add peppers and onions; cover and cook for 30 minutes on high, then another 30 minutes on low until meat and vegetables are tender.

Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center of tortillas. Top each with cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, avocados and tomatoes if desired.