Description
Sizzling pioneer woman slow cooker beef fajitas bring Mexican-inspired flavors to kitchen tables with minimal effort. Rich beef and colorful peppers meld together, promising a satisfying meal you can easily prepare and enjoy with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) flank steak
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsps taco seasoning
- 10 oz (285 g) diced tomato with green chili, 1 can, drained
- 1 lime, juiced
- flour tortilla or corn tortilla
- fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- cotija cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Vegetable Layering: Craft a vibrant base in the slow cooker by spreading sliced onions and bell peppers across the bottom, creating a colorful foundation for the fajitas.
- Meat Preparation: Position the flank steak directly on the vegetable layer, then generously coat with taco seasoning and minced garlic to infuse deep, complex flavors.
- Moisture and Zest: Drizzle lime juice over the seasoned meat and vegetables, then distribute diced tomatoes with green chilies to introduce moisture and tangy brightness.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and cook on high for 3.5-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and absorb the rich vegetable essences.
- Caramelization Technique: Transfer the cooked steak to a broiler pan, exposing it to high heat for 3-4 minutes to develop a slightly crisp, caramelized exterior.
- Final Assembly: Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips, reuniting it with the slow-cooked vegetables and their concentrated juices.
- Serving Presentation: Nestle the fajita mixture into warm tortillas, garnishing with fresh cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese for an authentic, restaurant-inspired finish.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality flank steak with good marbling for maximum tenderness and flavor infusion.
- Seasoning Strategy: Layer taco seasoning generously to ensure every bite is packed with bold, zesty southwestern flavors.
- Broiling Breakthrough: The final quick broil creates delicious caramelized edges and adds a restaurant-style finish to the slow-cooked meat.
- Slicing Technique: Cut the steak diagonally against the grain to guarantee the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg