Crock pot Steak Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
243 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock pot Steak Fajitas
Description
The Crock pot Steak Fajitas recipe cooks sliced round steak with salsa and taco seasoning in a slow cooker until tender. Bell peppers and onions are added late in the cooking process to retain some texture while blending with the meat's flavors. The slow cooking technique breaks down the steak fibers, resulting in tender, juicy beef that absorbs the seasoning and salsa's spices well. The final dish combines sweet and savory elements from the onions and peppers and is ideal for casual meals served on tortillas.
The steak is cooked 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high, with vegetables added for the last 30 minutes to an hour depending on heat level, allowing control over the vegetables' softness. The seasoning and salsa create a moist cooking environment to keep the steak from drying out and to infuse flavor throughout.
This fajita mixture can be served directly on warm tortillas or plated for other uses. It's a suitable option for preparing flavorful meat in advance with minimal attention and enjoying classic fajita components without stovetop cooking.
Using round steak is recommended, but flank, skirt, or sirloin steak are alternatives. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to five days in an airtight container, maintaining flavor and tenderness.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs round steak sliced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
Instructions
- Place sliced steak, salsa, and taco seasoning in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the steak is tender.
- Add in the sliced peppers and onions into the crock pot for the last hour of the cooking time if cooking or low or 30 minutes if cooking on high.
- Cook until the veggies are the tenderness that you desire.
- Serve warm as it or over your favorite tortillas. Enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 5 days for best quality.
- Round steak works well for slow cooking, but flank, skirt, or sirloin steak can also be used as substitutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 759mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 981IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.