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2 lbs boneless beef round steak
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14 ozs.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can chopped green chiles
1 can (15 ozs.) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 T Fajita Mix (recipe below)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 c flour
1/4 c water
Fajita Mix:
1 1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper
3 T cornstarch
2 T chili powder
1 T salt
1 T paprika
1 T sugar
2 t chicken bouillon granules
1/4 t crushed pepper flakes (chili)
1/2 t cumin
(Instead of the fajita mix, chili piquin can be used)
Trim excess fat from beef and cut into 2″ pieces. Combine with onion and garlic in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Mix tomatoes, fajita seasoning, green chile and pour over beef. Top with beans and then peppers. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until beef is tender. Combine flour and water in a small bowl. Mix well. Add gradually to crockpot and stir well. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.