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Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

Published: March 31, 2021 | Updated: April 6, 2021 | By: Jordan

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Let your slow cooker make dinner tonight! This Steak Fajitas Recipe comes together quickly and tastes as good as your favorite restaurant.

Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas are easy to make and something the whole family can enjoy. They require minimal prep and the slow cooker will do most of the work for you!

steak fajitas on a serving plate with lime wedges

If you enjoy this recipe, you are going to LOVE my Crispy Crockpot Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)!

Steak Fajita Recipe

Slow Cooker Fajitas are the perfect way to enjoy a restaurant quality dinner without the price tag…or all the work!

One of my favorite things about a slow cooker dinner is dumping it in and walking away until dinner is ready.

But why slow cook the steak? Cooking your steak fajitas in a slow cooker allows the steak to slowly soak up all the flavors for hours. You will be so happy you did because they will come out so juicy!

If you are having a busy weeknight, cooking for a crowd, looking to meal prep…or just looking for a great dinner minus the effort, then this fajita recipe is for you.

steak fajitas in a tortilla

Steak Fajita Ingredients

With just a handful of pantry staple ingredients and fresh ingredients, you can whip up the most incredible (and juicy) steak fajitas!

For The Fajitas

Meat: To make true steak fajitas you will need skirt steak.

From the garden: Bell peppers, white onion, garlic cloves, and fresh cilantro.

Tip!

The bell peppers can be any color, you don’t have to stick to just one! In fact, mixing colors can bring a lot of beauty to the dish.

For The Steak Marinade

This is where all those incredible flavors we know and love come into play with this dish.

Herbs and spices: Cayenne pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, and ground cumin.

For cooking: Olive oil

How to Make Slow Cooker Fajita’s

1. Marinate the steak. Combine all the steak marinade ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Marinate the steak for 30 minutes.

2. Cook the fajitas. Place the peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and marinated steak (with the marinade) in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

steak fajitas in slow cooker

3. Broil the steak. Transfer the steak from the slow cooker to a sheet pan and broil for 4-5 minutes, until it begins to char. Slice thinly and return to the slow cooker to toss in the juices.

4. Serve the fajitas. Serve the fajitas over warm tortillas or over rice.

The Best Steak for Fajitas

I recommend using skirt steak, but you do have other options! Because this is a slow cooker recipe, you can use less expensive cuts of steak and get the same great results.

  • Sirloin Steak
  • Flank Steak
  • Round Steak
  • London Broil

What to Serve with your Fajitas

Looking to pair your fajitas with a great side? I love turning fajitas into a whole meal or Mexican night in with:

  • Chips and Salsa
  • Chips and Guacamole
  • Mexican Street Corn Dip
  • Cilantro Lime Farro

Looking to top your fajitas with something a little different? Check out my Cilantro Lime Crema for the perfect drizzle on top!

steak fajitas in tortillas on a white plate with beer

Questions you may have

How do you make steak fajitas not chewy?

Slow cooking your meat is super important if you are looking to avoid chewy meat.

When you cook your meat slow and low it allows the meat to soak in all the flavors and come out super tender, juicy, and melt in your mouth perfect!

What’s the difference between taco seasoning and fajita seasoning?

Taco seasoning and fajita seasoning are actually quite similar, but there are some differences.

Fajita seasoning has garlic powder and onion powder and taco seasoning does not. Taco seasoning also has something fajita season doesn’t not and that is ground coriander.

Albeit very similar in ingredients and flavor, there is a difference between the two.

What is the difference between carne asada and fajitas?

Carne asada and fajitas are both thinly sliced beef and have both been marinated. However, the main difference is carne asada is not served with grilled onions and peppers.

Why is my fajita meat tough?

There are 2 reasons why your fajita meat may be tough…

1. You cooked the meat at too high of a temperature and too fast.
2. You may have cut your meat incorrectly.

For tender meat, make sure to cut your fajitas across the grain.

How do you tenderize skirt steak for fajitas?

The marinade! You do not want to skip out on steak fajitas marinade; this adds more flavor and makes it super tender.

I know what you are thinking, “how does that work?” The acid in the marinade breaks down the muscle and proteins in the meat before cooking leaving you with super tender and juicy fajitas!

You can also salt your steak with kosher salt the night before placing it in the marinade to tenderize it even more.

close up of steak fajitas on a plate

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Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

Let your slow cooker make dinner tonight! This Steak Fajitas Recipe comes together quickly and tastes as good as your favorite restaurant.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time8 hrs 5 mins
Total Time8 hrs 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: slow cooker steak fajitas, steak fajitas
Servings: 2
Calories: 945kcal
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Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds skirt steak
  • 4 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 white onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steak Marinade

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine all the steak marinade ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Marinate the steak for 30 minutes.
  • Place the peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and marinated steak (with the marinade) in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Transfer the steak from the slow cooker to a sheet pan and broil for 4-5 minutes, until it begins to char. Slice thinly and return to the slow cooker to toss in the juices.
  • Serve the fajitas over warm tortillas or over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 945kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 789mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 15g | Iron: 15mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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Published: March 31, 2021 Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Steak

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  1. Kailey

    March 31, 2021 at 9:42 am

    This sounds so good! To make more servings, do I need to plan on leaving in the crockpot for longer?

    Reply
    • JZ Eats

      March 31, 2021 at 10:06 am

      Nope! You can leave it in there for the same amount of time 🙂

      Reply
  2. Johana

    November 14, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    Is the nutrition info for the entire thing, or what’s the serving size? Can’t wait to make this for meal prep!!!

    Reply
    • JZ Eats

      November 14, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      It’s per serving and there are two servings in the recipe. If you’re tracking calories, I suggest using whatever you normally use to track in order to stay consistent and because this is a nutrition calculator that is mostly just an estimate.

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