Let’s create these “Fabulous Fajitas”:

1. Brown the Steak:

• Cut the beef top sirloin steak into thin strips (about ¼ to ½ inch thick) against the grain. Season lightly with additional salt and pepper if desired (though seasoned salt is added later).
• Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the steak strips to the hot skillet (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding and ensure good browning). Cook, stirring or turning occasionally, until the steak is browned on all sides. The steak does not need to be fully cooked through at this stage.

2. Transfer to Slow Cooker and Add Seasonings:

• Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the browned steak strips and any accumulated drippings from the skillet to a 3-quart slow cooker.
• Stir in the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, seasoned salt, chili powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss gently to ensure the steak is evenly coated with the seasonings.

3. First Slow Cook (Meat Only):

• Cover the slow cooker securely with its lid.
• Cook on HIGH until the meat is almost tender, which the recipe estimates at 2 hours. (Alternatively, you could cook on LOW for 3-4 hours at this stage).

4. Add Peppers and Onions, Continue Cooking:

• After the initial cooking time, add the julienned sweet red pepper and julienned onion to the slow cooker with the beef. Stir gently to combine.
• Cover the slow cooker again and continue to cook (still on HIGH, or switch to LOW if preferred) until the meat is completely tender and the vegetables are softened to your liking, about 1 more hour.

5. Prepare for Serving:

• While the fajita filling finishes cooking, warm your mini flour tortillas according to package directions (e.g., in a dry skillet, microwave wrapped in damp paper towels, or in a low oven wrapped in foil).
• Prepare all your desired optional toppings (shred cheese, chop cilantro, slice jalapeños/avocado).

6. Assemble and Serve Fajitas:

• Once the beef and vegetables are tender, give the mixture in the slow cooker a good stir.
• To serve, spoon a generous portion of the hot beef and vegetable mixture down the center of each warmed mini flour tortilla.
• Top with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, sliced jalapeño pepper, avocado, sour cream, or any other favorite toppings.
• Roll up or fold the tortillas and serve immediately. Enjoy your “Fabulous Fajitas”!

The two-stage cooking ensures tender meat and perfectly cooked veggies