Easy Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Chicken breast is a leaner and more economical protein option.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often less expensive and gluten-free.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers add sweetness without the heat.

Cut the round steak across the grain into slices.

Place the sliced steak at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.

Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the steak.

Pour in 2 cups of salsa over the steak and seasoning.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.

After cooking for 5 to 7 hours, add sliced bell peppers and onions to the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes to an hour.

Slice the red and green bell peppers and white onion into thicker pieces.

Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the slow cooker, separating the onion rings as you add them.

Toss the vegetables in the sauce mixture to coat them.

Cover the slow cooker and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes to an hour until the vegetables are tender but still have some crunch.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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