How to Make Slow-Cooked Steak Fajitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most beloved Tex-Mex dishes, fajitas are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed any time of the year. While traditional fajitas are often made by quickly searing and grilling strips of steak, this recipe takes a different approach by slow-cooking the steak to tender perfection. This method not only infuses the meat with incredible flavor, but also allows for a hands-off cooking experience that makes it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped*
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 medium green pepper, julienned
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • ¾ cup fat-free sour cream
  • ¾ cup salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Thinly slice steak across the grain into strips; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic, coriander, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Add onion, peppers and cilantro. Cover and cook 1-2 hours longer or until meat is tender.
  • Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Using a slotted spoon, spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Add 1 tablespoon each sour cream and salsa. Fold bottom of tortilla over filling and roll up.
  • Nutrition

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