Fabulous Fajitas Recipe

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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

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Fabulous Fajitas Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3-1/2 hours
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large green pepper, julienned
  • 1 large onion, julienned
  • 6 to 8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes, optional

Directions

  • 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 for 2-3 hours or until meat is almost tender. Add green pepper and onion; cover and cook for 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center of tortillas. Top each with cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 263 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 415 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Fabulous Fajitas in Taste of Home August/September 1996, p25

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Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by scrapo

Loved that it was in the crock - pot meaning easy clean up. Tasty!


Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by lorgross

This is definitely a keeper. Easy and delicious!


Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by FlightieFlute

This meal has become one our family favorites and regulars. Eezy-breezy, tasty, and healthy.

 
 
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