May Fiesta: Just 5 ingredients. I make it when craving something zesty but absolutely refuse to stand over a hot stove all evening

These 5-ingredient slow cooker steak fajitas are my answer to those May evenings when I want something bright and zesty but have no interest in hovering over a hot stove. Fajitas, originally from Northern Mexico and popularized in Tex-Mex cooking, traditionally use quick-seared strips of marinated skirt or flank steak with peppers and onions.
Here, we borrow that flavor profile but let the slow cooker handle the work, so you end up with succulent, glistening strips of steak tangled with soft, caramelized peppers and onions—perfect for piling into warm tortillas with minimal effort.

Serve these slow cooker steak fajitas on warm flour or corn tortillas with a squeeze of fresh lime and whatever simple toppings you like: a spoonful of salsa, sliced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream all work beautifully. A side of black beans or Mexican-style rice makes this a complete meal, and a crisp green salad with a citrusy vinaigrette balances the richness of the beef.
If you’re entertaining, set everything out family-style so people can build their own fajitas and add their preferred garnishes.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas
Servings: 4

Ingredients
1.5 to 2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
3 large bell peppers (mixed colors), cored and thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 (1-ounce) packet fajita or taco seasoning mix
1/3 cup lime juice (fresh or bottled)
Directions