Diet Friendly Fast Food

Super Easy Fajitas Thanks to the CrockPot

Day 174.


Ive mentioned before how much my family loves Mexican food. My kids will eat anything with cheese and sour cream on it, and avocado was their very first food. Fajitas are fun to make (I like the name---they sound much fancier than tacos for some reason), and are very easy to prepare with the help of the crockpot. I get the meat going in the morning, and then can head out for fresh ingredients at some point during the day, or ask Adam to stop on his way home.

The Ingredients. --2 lbs of thin cut stir fry beef (you could use chicken)
--1 or 2 packets of fajita seasoning mix (I said one or two because Ive found that its awfully spicy if I use 1 packet per pound of meat as directed on the label--use what you think is right for your family. Make sure to read labels carefully if GF. I stick to McCormick for their clear labeling.)
--1 onion
--2 bell peppers (I used 1 orange, 1 yellow)
--1/2 cup of water

The Directions.

Dump your meat into the crockpot. It can be frozen or thawed. Cut the onion and the peppers in strips, and add to the crock. Add the seasoning and water. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or high for 6. The meat is done when it reaches desired tenderness. I like to cook on low for as long as possible, because I dont like to chew forever. Serve with your favorite fajita fixens. We really like squeezing some fresh lime over the top of the meat before doctoring it up.

The Verdict.

This is a family favorite. We make fajitas often, and always use the crockpot. I cant imagine taking the time to brown the meat on the stove and then let it simmer in the fajita seasoning until its tender enough. for details click below