Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900g) flank steak or skirt steak, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any colour), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce/425g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 packet (1 ounce/28g) fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (5ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (2.5 ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (1.25 ml)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Your favorite fajita toppings (sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, etc.)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes per side for added flavour and texture. This step is optional but highly recommended for a richer taste.
- Slice the onion and bell peppers. Mince the garlic.
- Place onions and bell peppers in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the steak on top of the vegetables.
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, lime juice, fajita seasoning, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the steak and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the steak is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Remove the steak from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded steak to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions.
- Serve the steak fajita filling in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.