Crock-Pot Fajitas

So, I had this recipe for a "Fragrant Shredded Beef Stew", sounded fancy and the ingredients were simple.  I made it and it was pretty good.  But it lacked something.  That's when Alan came up the stairs and said, "I liked it but really I'd just stick it on a sandwich next time."  Ah Ha... it was just a pile of tasty beef.  To me a stew indicates something more substantial than a bowl of meat.  This did not exactly live up to those standards.  I did remember a recipe I already had in mein repetoire however.  I can't tell you the calorie count, and really the final total will depend on what you pile on top of your finished concoction to make a tasty fajita.  But the ingredients were fairly similar to the stew, just with more vegetables and no broth.  So I have to assume it's around the same 250-300 calories that the stew I made was.  I'm going to go with that and share a tasty easy dish that once again uses the Crock-Pot.  And who doesn't love that?

1 1/2 lbs flank steak *(I have to say here, don't spend the money on flank steak unless it's on sale, it is a more expensive cut of meat when really, a package of stew meat will be just as good in this dish)
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 red pepper *(please spend the extra  $.50 on a red pepper, the reds and yellows do have a bit of a different taste and they are also part of what makes this dish so good to look at!)
1 jalepeno pepper *(you like it spicier?  Throw in two!)
1 Tbs cilantro *( I haven't yet tried this with fresh cilantro, but I'm sure that would be even better.  I'd say about 1/4 cup would do the trick)
2 cloves garlic *(more if you'd like)
1 tsp chili powder *(if you have it on hand, try using chipotle chili powder, it's got a little more heat and a smokier flavor which could really be good.  It's a little expensive as far as spices go, but having lots of different spices on hand is a good way to add flavor to healthier meals without salt being the boring old go-to.)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 8 oz can diced tomatoes *(if you can find a low sodium variety that would be great)
salt to taste
- Place all ingredients in a crock-pot.  Cook on low 8-10 hours, or on high 4-5 hours.
serve on warm flour tortillas (a whole grain version would kick up the health factor) with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, etc.  Anything you like on a taco you'll like on these!


p.s. as soon as I figure out how exactly to put up pictures on these posts I will try my best to do so, that way you can see the finished product!