Fabulous Fajitas

I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for new recipes to try, I suggest these flavorful fajitas. It's wonderful to put the beef in the slow cooker before church and come home to a hot delicious main dish.

Ingreadient

• 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1 large onion, julienned
• 8 mini flour tortillas (5 inches)
• Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, sliced jalapeno pepper and avocado

Step by step

1. In a large skillet, brown steak in oil over medium heat. Place steak and drippings in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes.
2. Cover and cook on high until meat is almost tender, 2 hours. Add red pepper and onion; cover and cook until meat and vegetables are tender, 1 hour.
3. Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center. Top as desired.