Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas deliver Mexican-inspired comfort straight from your kitchen. Juicy beef, caramelized peppers, and robust spices meld together, promising a lip-smacking meal that pulls you into a flavor-packed culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) flank steak
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables and Produce:
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 10 ounces (285 grams) diced tomato with green chili, 1 can, drained
- Flour tortilla, or corn tortilla
- Cotija cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Assemble the aromatic foundation by carefully arranging sliced onions and vibrant bell peppers across the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a colorful vegetable base.
- Gently position the flank steak directly atop the vegetable layer, ensuring an even and flat placement for uniform cooking.
- Generously sprinkle the taco seasoning across the entire surface of the steak, followed by an even distribution of finely minced garlic to infuse deep, robust flavors.
- Enhance the dish with a bright, zesty touch by drizzling freshly squeezed lime juice over the seasoned meat and vegetables, then carefully spread the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies for additional moisture and tang.
- Secure the slow cooker’s lid and select your preferred cooking method: high temperature for 3.5 to 4 hours or low temperature for 7 to 8 hours, depending on your daily schedule and desired tenderness.
- After the cooking cycle completes, carefully transfer the steak to a broiling pan and expose it to high broiler heat for 3 to 4 minutes, creating a slightly crisp exterior with caramelized edges.
- Skillfully slice the steak into thin, diagonal strips against the grain, then reintegrate the meat with the slow-cooked vegetables and accumulated savory juices.
- Serve the succulent mixture atop warm tortillas, garnishing with fresh chopped cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese for an authentic, restaurant-quality presentation.
Notes
- Warm tortillas moments before serving to prevent tearing and enhance their soft, pliable texture.
- Prep ingredients in advance for a relaxed cooking experience that practically manages itself throughout the day.
- Optional toppings like crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro add bright, zesty finishing touches to your fajitas.
- Slice steak precisely against the grain to guarantee maximum tenderness and melt-in-your-mouth eating experience.
- Broiling briefly after slow cooking creates a delectable caramelized exterior with subtle crispy edges.
- Low and slow heat transforms tough flank steak into an incredibly tender, flavor-packed meal that effortlessly falls apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg