Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas (Gluten-Free) Recipe
This Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef strips cooked low and slow with fresh bell peppers, carrots, and a robust homemade fajita seasoning. Perfect for a gluten-free, hands-off meal that’s packed with protein and vibrant spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1.2 kg Stir fry beef
- 2 Bell peppers, sliced
- 1 Carrot, julienned
- ½ Sweet onion (optional)
Liquid and Seasonings
- 200 mL Tomato sauce
- ¼ cup Broth (bone broth recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1.5 tablespoons Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice the bell peppers into strips and julienne the carrot. If using, slice the sweet onion. Set these aside.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the beef strips into the slow cooker, followed by the prepared vegetables positioned on top of the meat.
- Add Liquids: Pour the broth and tomato sauce evenly over the beef and vegetables to provide moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Season: Mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and garlic powder to create the fajita seasoning. Sprinkle it evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Mix and Cook: Stir gently to incorporate the seasoning with the beef and vegetables. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
Notes
- Almost any cut of beef will work; stir fry strips or flank steak strips are preferred.
- No need to lock the lid tightly to let some steam escape during cooking.
- Cook time may vary depending on the size of your slow cooker; adjust accordingly.
- You can use any kind of broth, but bone broth powder adds a healthy boost and ease of use.
- Nutrition values are estimates and should be verified independently if needed.
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