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I’ve lived in Texas for three-quarters of my life so I’m sure it’s pretty safe to say I’m a Texan. Over the years, I’ve come to love many regional foods that just don’t taste as good anywhere else. Fajitas are one of those dishes that are on a regular rotation in our house and are perfect for entertaining guests. We make and serve them often!
Making fajitas are so easy and everyone loves that they can customize the flavors in their own tortilla to suit their taste. Very often, we’ll do a big cookout grilling the meat and vegetables on the grill. We usually serve both beef steak and chicken and sometimes even shrimp.
When we go out, there are some restaurants that really know how to do them up right but in general, fajitas made in Texas are some of the best I’ve ever had and I consider it one of the staples in Texas cuisine that anyone visiting needs to try before they leave! Whenever we go on vacation, we try to eat as locally as possible and avoid the chain restaurants. It’s a great way to find regional specialties that help you learn a little bit more about the history of the area and some of our best vacation memories are at the little hole in the wall restaurants we’ve discovered.
Although fajitas on the grill are relatively simple, our schedule is often so busy that I’m glad to have this Simple Slowcooker Steak and Chicken Fajitas recipe as an alternative. It is SO, so easy to make on a busy weeknight and enjoy at the end of a busy day (or even when guests are visiting so you spend less time cooking!) Each of us prefers a little bit different combination of meat and toppings so the customization is great. I hope you’ll give these Simple Slowcooker Steak and Chicken Fajitas a try and let me know what you think. It’s a family favorite!
Simple Slowcooker Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef flank steak
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 cup salsa I prefer mild but you can also use medium, plus extra for serving
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces frozen bell peppers and onions one of the stores I shop at calls it “fajita mix”
- 16 flour tortillas warmed
- 1 avocado sliced, optional
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- 1 cup sour cream optional
Instructions
- Slice flank steak lengthwise in half then crosswise into strips—about 2-inches long. Slice chicken in similar way—first lengthwise then into strips about 2-inches long by ½-inch wide. Place meat into slowcooker.
- Add 1 cup salsa, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt.
- Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours.
- About ½ hour before serving, add frozen onion and bell pepper mixture until warmed through.
- Serve meat and vegetable mixture in warmed flour tortillas. Top with optional avocado, cheese, sour cream and/or extra salsa, if desired.
Nutrition
Deanna Samaan
Oh this looks amazing!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
Thanks Deanna!
Kristen Chidsey
I love a good slow cooker meal and this is one my family would devour!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
It’s a good one–family friendly and slowcooker–win win!
Wendy Hammond
I love fajitas but rarely make them at home. Love that these can be made in the slow cooker!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
Yes, Wendy, that’s what I love about this recipe–so much easier to enjoy fajitas without the “big production”!
Cindy Kerschner
This meat looks so tender and juicy!
monica
Wow – I’ve never thought to do this in the slow cooker. My family will thank you for this!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
It really is a great option–tastes just as good as the grilled version!
Carlee
We love fajitas and of course the ease of cooking in the slow cooker. These look amazing! We will have to try them soon!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
Thanks Carlee! Let me know what you think!
Eileen
What a great idea to make fajitas in a slow cooker. Looks great.
Renee
Nice slow-cooker option for fajitas!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
I absolutely adore that you used both steak and chicken in one fajita recipe, provides something for everyone without extra dishes!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
Thanks Lauren!
Caron kirk
Can you use this recipe in a IP? How long would you cook it?
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
Hi Caron, I’ve not tried this in the Instant Pot yet but I need to! I recommend you Google “slowcooker to instant pot conversion” for more information on how to adjust the time but from what I’ve read, you can cook a slowcooker recipe that takes about 8 hours in the IP in 25-30 minutes with natural release. The only thing is I’m not sure if the 1 cup of salsa would be enough liquid to help the IP come to pressure. Let me know if you try it and how it comes out–and I will do the same!
Aubree
Love this recipe! Definitely a new favorite for my family of 5 🙂 Plus, this is now o e of the few things my fiance is willing to make, total win-win for me!
Brenda Thompson
I’m so glad your family likes it Aubree! It really is just so easy, right!? Thanks for your comment–I really appreciate the feedback!