Slow Cooker Fajitas
Slow cooker fajitas are the ultimate hands-off dinner that delivers bold, Tex-Mex-inspired flavors with minimal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 medium green bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 pounds beef top sirloin steak cut into thin strips
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 flour tortillas 8 inches, warmed
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 8 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Layer the sliced peppers and onions in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Place the thinly sliced beef on top of the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water, red wine vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the beef.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for 8 to 10 hours, until the beef is tender and infused with the savory seasoning.
- Once done, use a slotted spoon to scoop 3/4 cup of the beef and veggie mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top with salsa, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro. Roll up your fajitas, serve, and enjoy!