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Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas: Quick and Tasty Recipe Guide

A quick and tasty recipe for Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas that combines tender flank steak with colorful vegetables and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flank steak sliced into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the sliced flank steak, red and green bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the steak and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth and lime juice over the top. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the steak is tender.
  5. Once cooked, shred the steak with two forks and mix it with the vegetables.
  6. Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  7. Serve the steak fajitas in tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the slow cooker.
  • You can also substitute the flank steak with chicken breast or shrimp for a different protein option.
  • Serve with avocado or guacamole for added creaminess.

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