Crockpot Fajitas
Crockpot Fajitas are a simple yet flavorful recipe that brings bold, vibrant fajita flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort. With just a few ingredients, including flank steak, peppers, onions, and fajita seasoning, you’ll have tender, juicy steak fajitas cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be served in tortillas, over rice, or as a salad topping, offering endless possibilities for customization. Great for various diets and meal preferences, it's a meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (high) or 8 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Mexican
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 package fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 10 oz can Rotel, drained
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup water (optional)
Instructions
- Place the flank steak in the crockpot. Top with diced onion, minced garlic, fajita seasoning, salt, pepper, Rotel, and sliced peppers.
- Set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- In the last hour of cooking, add the sliced bell peppers and stir them into the mixture.
- Once cooking time is complete, shred the steak and return it to the crockpot. Stir the shredded steak with the vegetables and juices.
- Serve the fajitas in warm tortillas, over rice, or as a salad topping.
Notes
- Variations: Use chicken breast or thighs as a lighter alternative to steak. Add a diced jalapeño for extra heat if desired. You can also serve with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or guacamole.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Peppers: Peppers should soften in the crockpot within the last hour of cooking, but they will still maintain some texture.
Find it online: https://recipesbyjanet.com/crockpot-fajitas/
