Name: Easy Beef Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 540 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds (1 kg) thin cut stir fry beef; 1 onion (, peeled and sliced); 2 bell peppers (, seeded and sliced (1 yellow, 1 orange)); 1 packet fajita seasoning mix ((McCormick is gluten-free, or use recipe listed below))

Prep this recipe ahead, freeze it, and then just thaw before you want to use it. It’s a flavorful, dump-and-go kind of meal!

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Easy Beef Fajitas

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time9 hrs

Course: Main Course

Servings: 5

Calories: 484kcal

Author: Stephanie O’Dea

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds (1 kg) thin cut stir fry beef
▢ 1 onion , peeled and sliced
▢ 2 bell peppers , seeded and sliced (1 yellow, 1 orange)
▢ 1 packet fajita seasoning mix (McCormick is gluten-free, or use recipe listed below)

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Instructions

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Place all ingredients into a zippered freezer bag or freezer container. Freeze until ready to use.
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Defrost the bag the night before in the refrigerator and dump contents into your slow cooker in the morning. Add ½ cup of water.
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Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or on high for 6 hours. The meat is done when it reaches desired tenderness. Serve on gluten-free tortillas.

Notes

Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
2 teaspoons (5 g) chili powder
1 teaspoon (6 g) kosher or fine sea salt
1 teaspoon (4 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon (2.3 g) paprika
½ teaspoon (1.5 g) onion powder
½ teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or sealable container.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Beef Fajitas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484 Calories from Fat 324

% Daily Value*

Fat 36g55%

Saturated Fat 14g70%

Cholesterol 129mg43%

Sodium 124mg5%

Potassium 622mg18%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 1490IU30%

Vitamin C 62mg75%

Calcium 41mg4%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Easy Beef Fajitas Recipe

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