Crock Pot Steak Fajitas

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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)!

These Crockpot Steak Fajitas will beat the restaurant!

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.

Why you’ll love Crock Pot Steak Fajitas

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

Ingredients for Crock Pot Fajitas

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

Best steak for Slow Cooker Steak 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

How to make Crockpot Steak Fajitas

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.

Steak Fajita Crock Pot Tips

  • For most tender results, be sure to cut the beef against the grain. This helps tenderize the steak and makes for a less chewy and more melt-in-your mouth result.
  • Letting the steak sit in a marinade is also crucial for nice tender meat. Even 30 minutes will be better than not marinating at all!
  • Add an acidic ingredient to the marinade like a citrus juice if you find your steak still comes out tough.
  • When it comes to marinading, there is such a thing as too long! Anywhere between 4 and 6 hours is ideal, and I recommend maxing it out at 24 hours. Otherwise, the steak will just become mushy and break down completely.

What to serve with Slow Cooker Fajitas

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

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

How to store Crock Pot Fajitas

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. You can also freeze leftover steak fajitas in freezer bags or glass containers for up to 2 months.

Reheating Crock Pot Steak Fajitas

Reheat any leftovers in a skillet over the stove for best results. You could also microwave in a pinch, but you may end up with a slightly mushier result than you want. From frozen, allow everything to thaw in the fridge before reheating.

steak fajitas in tortillas on a white plate with beer

Steak Fajita Crock Pot FAQs

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 seasoningย has garlic powder and onion powder and taco seasoningย 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 cutย your fajitasย acrossย theย 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 theย meatย 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 minutes
Cook Time8 hours 5 minutes
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2
Calories: 945
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

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.
If you tried this recipe, please leave a review letting me know how it was!
Keywords: slow cooker steak fajitas, steak fajitas

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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9 Comments

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

    1. Nope! You can leave it in there for the same amount of time ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Is the nutrition info for the entire thing, or whatโ€™s the serving size? Canโ€™t wait to make this for meal prep!!!

    1. 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.

  3. Hayley Dhanecha says:

    5 stars
    This is such a flavourful and easy recipe of fajitas, perfect meal for weeknight or weekends!

  4. 5 stars
    It was beyond tasty. I really needed a no-fuss recipe for dinner tonight – just tasted it. Its amazing!

  5. 5 stars
    This fajita steak was so tender and flavor packed. Love the broil at the end to get crispy edges.

  6. 5 stars
    I can never say NO to fajitas. They just never disappoint, and this recipe looks like a great representation of what true fajitas are!