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Crock Pot Steak Fajitas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy tender and flavorful steak fajitas made easily in your crock pot. This recipe combines thinly sliced beef with colorful bell peppers and onions, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, spiced tomato sauce.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds thinly sliced beef (flank steak or sirloin) (If you don’t have flank steak, go for top sirloin or chuck roast instead — or swap it out for sliced chicken if you want something leaner.)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced (Don’t worry if you’re missing a color — just use whatever you have on hand, it’ll still taste amazing.)
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced (Don’t worry if you’re missing a color — just use whatever you have on hand, it’ll still taste amazing.)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (Don’t worry if you’re missing a color — just use whatever you have on hand, it’ll still taste amazing.)
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced (You can use red onion or even 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of onion powder in a pinch.)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (No problem if you don’t have them — use thick tomato sauce or 1 cup (240 ml) of red enchilada sauce instead.)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (Avocado or canola oil work just as well for this recipe.)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder (If you’re out, mix 1 teaspoon paprika + ¼ teaspoon cayenne + ¼ teaspoon cumin — easy and flavorful.)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime (You can replace it with a yellow lemon or 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of apple cider vinegar — just note the flavor will change a bit with vinegar.)
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (Flat-leaf parsley works great as a substitute with a similar herbal vibe.)
  • 0.5 cup beef broth, optional, if you want extra juices (Swap it for water mixed with ½ teaspoon of bouillon or even vegetable broth.)

Instructions 

  • Prep ingredients: Slice peppers and onions, place in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
  • Slice beef thinly against the grain and lay on top of the veggies.
  • Combine diced tomatoes, olive oil, spices, and beef broth (if using) in a bowl.
  • Pour the tomato and spice mixture over the meat and veggies.
  • Cook on low for about 6 hours, covered.
  • Squeeze lime juice over the hot beef.
  • Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and serve in tortillas or over rice.

Notes

Always slice your beef against the grain for the most tender results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef