If you are looking for an easy and flavorful meal that can be prepared ahead of time, then you need to try slow cooker beef fajitas. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, as it requires minimal effort to prepare. Simply throw all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the rest of the work. The result is a tender and juicy beef that is perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos. Plus, the slow cooking process infuses the beef with a delicious smoky flavor that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKED STEAK FAJITAS
"We enjoy the flavors of Mexican food, so I was glad when I spotted the recipe for the spicy entree," relates Twila Burkholder of Middleburg, Pennsylvania. "I simmer the beef in my slow cooker...and it always comes out nice and tender."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Thinly slice steak across the grain into strips; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic, coriander, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. , Add the onion, peppers and cilantro. Cover and cook until meat is tender, 1-2 hours., Using a slotted spoon, spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla over filling and roll up. If desired, serve with sour cream, salsa, cilantro and lime wedges., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SLOW COOKER STEAK FAJITAS
These slow cooker fajitas will melt in your mouth, the steak always comes out soft and tasty! Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and/or salsa. Sour cream helps if the spice is too strong.
Provided by Miguel Ruiz
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut flank steak into 6 equal portions and place in a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours, until steak is fall-apart-tender.
- Remove steak and shred. Return to slow cooker.
- Serve hot with tortillas and shredded cheese, allowing everyone to make their own fajita.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1050.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SLOW COOKER FAJITAS
"I love fajitas like they serve in Mexican restaurants, but when I prepared them at home, the meat was always chewy," explains Katie Urso of Seneca, Illinois. "Then I tried this recipe in my slow cooker, and my husband and I savored every last bite. Fresh cilantro gives these fajitas the extra punch that makes them taste truly authentic."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place peppers and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with beef. Combine water, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Using a slotted spoon, place about 3/4 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with salsa, cheese and cilantro; roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEER BEEF FAJITAS CROCK POT
A great Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade recipe. Easy to make and very good. Per Sandra " Serve hot with peppers, warm tortillas, refried beans and shredded cheese, if desired". I used Lawry's fajita seasoning mix( 1.27 ounce size)
Provided by mandabears
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse steaks well with cold water.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of steak with 1 packet fajita seasoning mix.
- Slice into strips, set aside.
- Place peppers and onions in crock pot.
- Sprinkle second packet of fajita mix on top of vegetables.
- Place steak strips on top of vegetables.
- Pour in beer.
- Cover.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 92.2, Sodium 78.7, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 33.3
SLOW-COOKER STEAK FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, flank steak, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, diced tomato with green chilli, flour tortilla, fresh cilantro, cotija cheese
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place onions, peppers, and whole flank steak in the slow cooker. Top with taco seasoning, garlic, lime, and diced tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Remove steak from the slow cooker.
- Optional: broil steak for 4-5 minutes until crisp for added texture.
- Slice steak across the grain into thin strips.
- Add the steak back into the slow cooker and combine with other ingredients.
- Plate with tortillas of your choice and garnish with cilantro and cotija (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 10 grams
FABULOUS FAJITAS
I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for new recipes to try, I suggest these flavorful fajitas. It's wonderful to put the beef in the slow cooker before church and come home to a hot delicious main dish. -Janie Reitz, Rochester, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown steak in oil over medium heat. Place steak and drippings in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. , Cover and cook on high until meat is almost tender, 2 hours. Add red pepper and onion; cover and cook until meat and vegetables are tender, 1 hour. , Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center. Top as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKER FLANK STEAK FAJITAS
As a busy teacher, I think it's so nice to come home to a warm meal after a day in the classroom. I'm not the only one who thinks so: These beefy fajitas go fast at potlucks, too. -Mary Holmgren, Mackinaw, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the first 5 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour beer over top. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove beef from slow cooker. Strain vegetable mixture; return vegetables to slow cooker. (Discard cooking juices or save for another use.) Shred beef with 2 forks; add to vegetables and heat through. Serve in tortillas with pico de gallo and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAVORY BEEF FAJITAS
"My family loves beef, and I love to use the slow cooker, so this dish pleases everyone," writes Twila Burkholder of Middleburg, Pennsylvania. "The meat comes out nice and tender to create these tempting fajitas."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place beef in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the next 7 ingredients; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours., Add onion, peppers and jalapeno. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. , Using a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 cup of meat-vegetable mixture on each tortilla. Add desired toppings. Roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF FAJITAS
This yummy steak filling is sure to tingle your taste buds. It's easy to make ahead and when ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal. Optional: serve with shredded lettuce or any condiments of your choice.
Provided by CookingQueen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve cooked beef with tortillas, salsa and Mexican cheese blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1450.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SLOW COOKER BEEF FAJITAS
I haven't tried this recipe yet but it sure sounds good. It's from Taste of Home's Light & Tasty 2007. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo or salsa.
Provided by BeansnRice
Categories Steak
Time 8h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put peppers, onion and beef in a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients (except the tortillas)and pour over meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Put about 3/4 cup of the meat mixture in each tortilla and add toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 567.6, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 27.1
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, boneless, skinless chicken breast, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, flour tortilla, cheese, sour cream, guacamole
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
- Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
- Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
- Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
- Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
- NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
- Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 4 grams
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS
I searched high and low for a great recipe for slow cooker fajitas before I came up with this. The best part for me is that I don't have to defrost the meat before I throw it in there. Also, this makes a very large batch, so it's good for big families or a crowd of guests.
Provided by AddiesMom6
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 7h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine chicken breasts, tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, bouillon granules, cumin, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low until chicken is tender, about 5 hours. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; shred using 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker. Add onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, and cornstarch.
- Cook on Low until peppers soften, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve chicken and peppers with tortillas, Cheddar Jack cheese, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 436.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- Choose a lean cut of beef for fajitas, such as flank steak or skirt steak.
- Slice the beef against the grain for more tender fajitas.
- Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a variety of colorful vegetables for fajitas, such as bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
- Cook the fajitas over medium heat until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve the fajitas with warm tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
- For a healthier version of fajitas, use whole-wheat tortillas and low-fat toppings.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker beef fajitas are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and festive party dish, slow cooker beef fajitas are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal, give slow cooker beef fajitas a try.
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