Chipotle-Lime Beef Fajita Bowls

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Tender flank steak simmered in a smoky chipotle-lime marinade, served over a bed of sautéed bell peppers and onions with fresh avocado. This Mexican-inspired slow-cooker recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 145 minutes, pairs Flank steak, Chipotle powder, Lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 120 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1.5 tsp chipotle powder, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sea salt. Add 1.2 lbs sliced flank steak, coating all pieces thoroughly. Let marinate 15 minutes while preparing vegetables.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 sliced yellow onion and 2 sliced bell peppers, cooking for 8 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add marinated flank steak and all its juices to the skillet with vegetables. Stir to combine, then transfer everything to slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 2 hours until steak is tender.
  4. Step 4: Divide mixture over bowls, top with 1 diced avocado and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for squeezing.

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