SLOW-COOKED STEAK FAJITAS

Slow-Cooked Steak Fajitas image

"We enjoy the flavors of Mexican food, so I was glad when I spotted the recipe for the spicy entree," relates Twila Burkholder of Middleburg, Pennsylvania. "I simmer the beef in my slow cooker...and it always comes out nice and tender."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) 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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges

Steps:

Thinly slice steak across the grain into strips; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic, coriander, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. , Add the onion, peppers and cilantro. Cover and cook until meat is tender, 1-2 hours., Using a slotted spoon, spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla over filling and roll up. If desired, serve with sour cream, salsa, cilantro and lime wedges., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.