Best 7 Slow Cooker Fajita Vegetables Recipes

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**Savory and Succulent Slow-Cooker Fajita Vegetables: A Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing flavors of slow-cooked fajita vegetables. This delectable dish, prepared in the convenience of your slow cooker, offers a vibrant symphony of colors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From crisp bell peppers and tender onions to succulent zucchini and juicy tomatoes, each vegetable is infused with a smoky, savory marinade that penetrates deep within, promising a burst of flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or simply seeking a healthy and flavorful meal, these slow-cooker fajita vegetables will become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.

**Recipe 1: Classic Slow-Cooker Fajita Vegetables**

This classic recipe forms the foundation for all other variations. It showcases the harmonious blend of bell peppers, onions, and zucchini, marinated in a tantalizing blend of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. The slow cooking process allows the vegetables to caramelize slightly, intensifying their natural sweetness and creating a smoky, charred flavor that is reminiscent of traditional fajitas cooked over an open flame.

**Recipe 2: Spicy Slow-Cooker Fajita Vegetables**

For those who crave a little heat, this recipe amplifies the flavor profile with the addition of diced jalapeños and a touch of cayenne pepper. The jalapeños add a subtle spiciness that complements the sweetness of the vegetables, while the cayenne pepper provides a lingering warmth that lingers on the palate.

**Recipe 3: Tex-Mex Slow-Cooker Fajita Vegetables**

Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine, this recipe incorporates a zesty blend of cumin, chili powder, paprika, and chipotle powder. The chipotle powder adds a smoky, earthy flavor that elevates the dish to a whole new level, while the cumin and chili powder provide a warm, comforting spiciness.

**Recipe 4: Mediterranean Slow-Cooker Fajita Vegetables**

This recipe takes a Mediterranean twist with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. The sun-dried tomatoes impart a sweet and tangy flavor, while the olives add a briny, salty touch. The feta cheese, crumbled over the vegetables just before serving, provides a creamy, tangy finish that rounds out the dish beautifully.

**Recipe 5: Vegan Slow-Cooker Fajita Vegetables**

This recipe caters to vegans and vegetarians, using a flavorful marinade made from vegetable broth, soy sauce, and a blend of spices. The vegetables are cooked to perfection, retaining their vibrant colors and crisp textures. Serve these fajita vegetables with your favorite vegan toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, and vegan sour cream.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER FAJITAS



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"I love fajitas like they serve in Mexican restaurants, but when I prepared them at home, the meat was always chewy," explains Katie Urso of Seneca, Illinois. "Then I tried this recipe in my slow cooker, and my husband and I savored every last bite. Fresh cilantro gives these fajitas the extra punch that makes them taste truly authentic."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 pounds beef top sirloin steaks, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
8 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place peppers and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with beef. Combine water, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Using a slotted spoon, place about 3/4 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with salsa, cheese and cilantro; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER FAJITAS



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Fajitas are an easy dinner option and this slow cooker version is fabulous. The meat is tender and absorbs the flavor of the spices and jalapeno. We opted for steak, but chicken would be super tasty too. These Crock Pot fajitas are great if you're busy and figuring out dinner. The slow cooker does all the work for you. Just set...

Provided by Melissa Lewis

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb flank or skirt steak or chicken breast
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, sliced in strips
1 green pepper, sliced in strips
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cut meat against the grain into 1/2 diagonal strips.
  • 2. Place in the slow cooker.
  • 3. Top with onions and peppers.
  • 4. In a small bowl, combine garlic, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, salt, oil, and lemon juice.
  • 5. Pour mixture over the meat and veggies.
  • 6. Cover and cook on low for six to seven hours.
  • 7. Serve on warm flour tortillas with sour cream, shredded cheese, and avocado.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, boneless, skinless chicken breast, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, flour tortilla, cheese, sour cream, guacamole

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 lime
10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
flour tortilla
cheese, optional
sour cream, optional
guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
  • Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
  • Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
  • Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
  • Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
  • NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
  • Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SLOW-COOKER FLANK STEAK FAJITAS



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As a busy teacher, I think it's so nice to come home to a warm meal after a day in the classroom. I'm not the only one who thinks so: These beefy fajitas go fast at potlucks, too. -Mary Holmgren, Mackinaw, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 beef flank steak (2 pounds), halved crosswise
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
1/2 cup beer or reduced-sodium beef broth
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup pico de gallo
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the first 5 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour beer over top. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove beef from slow cooker. Strain vegetable mixture; return vegetables to slow cooker. (Discard cooking juices or save for another use.) Shred beef with 2 forks; add to vegetables and heat through. Serve in tortillas with pico de gallo and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER STEAK FAJITAS



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These slow cooker fajitas will melt in your mouth, the steak always comes out soft and tasty! Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and/or salsa. Sour cream helps if the spice is too strong.

Provided by Miguel Ruiz

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak
1 (8 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon salt
6 large flour tortillas, or as needed
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cut flank steak into 6 equal portions and place in a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours, until steak is fall-apart-tender.
  • Remove steak and shred. Return to slow cooker.
  • Serve hot with tortillas and shredded cheese, allowing everyone to make their own fajita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1050.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE



Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe image

With little prep and even less cooking you can have these delicious slow cooker chicken fajitas for dinner!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
15 ounces diced tomatoes
4 ounces diced green chiles
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 large bell pepper
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and mix gently, until all spices are incorporated
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2 hours.
  • Serve with tortillas, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 692 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER EASY POT ROAST



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You already make getting big flavor on the table look easy, and this slow-cooker pot roast is no exception. Whip up a hearty beef roast slow-cooker recipe that comes together with Progresso™ beef broth, boneless beef chuck and veggies. You'll only need 25 minutes to prep-then you can go about your day as it cooks. Once dinnertime rolls around, you'll be greeted by a perfectly seasoned, pull-apart slow-cooker pot roast that will hit the spot every time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 1/2 to 3 lb)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb small (1 1/2- to 2-inch) Yukon Gold potatoes
1 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Progresso™ beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 package (1.1 oz) beefy onion soup mix
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place beef. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Place potatoes, carrots and garlic over beef. In medium bowl, mix broth, tomato paste, thyme, mushroom soup and onion soup mix with whisk until smooth. Pour over beef and vegetables.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender. Remove beef from slow cooker to serving platter. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to serving platter with beef; cover to keep warm.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water with whisk until smooth. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve gravy with beef and vegetables. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1640 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality vegetables: Crisp bell peppers, juicy onions, and tender zucchini are essential for flavorful fajita vegetables.
  • Cut the vegetables evenly: This ensures even cooking and helps them caramelize nicely.
  • Use a large slow cooker: This will allow the vegetables to cook evenly and prevent overcrowding.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: Overcrowding the slow cooker will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly.
  • Add a little liquid: This will help the vegetables steam and cook more evenly.
  • Season the vegetables generously: Use a combination of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt to add flavor.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours: This will give the vegetables time to soften and develop flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Fajita vegetables are best served hot, right out of the slow cooker.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker fajita vegetables recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Slow cooker fajita vegetables are perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or parties. They can be served as a main course, side dish, or appetizer. Enjoy!

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