Shredded Beef Fajitas
Get ready to elevate your taco night with these irresistible Shredded Beef Fajitas! This recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with bold spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, creating a melt-in-your-mouth filling that’s bursting with flavor. Vibrant sautéed bell peppers and onions add a fresh, smoky touch, while warm flour tortillas tie it all together for the ultimate handheld meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is made effortless with the help of a slow cooker, ensuring perfectly seasoned and succulent beef every single time. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty, customizable finish. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting a crowd, these savory fajitas are guaranteed to impress! Keywords: shredded beef fajitas, slow-cooked beef, easy fajita recipe, homemade fajitas, Mexican-inspired dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Green bell pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Flour tortillas
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano on all sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Slice the onion into thin strips and sauté in the skillet until softened, about 5 minutes.
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add beef broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Transfer the seared beef roast to a slow cooker and pour the onion, garlic, and broth mixture over it.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is very tender and easy to shred.
While the beef is cooking, slice the bell peppers into thin strips.
Once the beef is done, transfer it to a cutting board and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the juices.
In a large skillet, sauté the sliced bell peppers over medium heat until tender but still vibrant, about 5-6 minutes.
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave for a few seconds.
Assemble the fajitas by layering shredded beef, sautéed bell peppers, and onions onto each tortilla.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.7 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.4 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 5794 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 196.5 g | 393% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 773 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 37.3 mg | 207% | |
| Potassium | 3715 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
