Fajita-Filling Onions and Peppers Recipe

Name: Fajita-Filling Onions and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium yellow onions, either sliced with the grain in 1/2-inch-thick pieces (if using as an accompaniment to meat) or cut into 12 wedges, with the root ends intact to keep the wedges together (if…; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 bell peppers (red, yellow and orange), sliced into 3/4-inch strips; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice

Servings: persons

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Special equipment: a medium slow cooker (4 quarts)
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Place the onions in the bottom of the slow cooker insert and toss with 1 teaspoon of olive oil to coat.
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Sprinkle the cumin, smoked and sweet paprika, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt on top of the onions and toss to coat the onions evenly.
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Lay the sliced peppers on top of the onions.
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Finally, top the peppers with the minced garlic and remaining salt and olive oil, tossing the pepper slices gently to coat.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 4 hours (for firmer veggies) or 4 to 6 hours (for softer, soupier veggies), stirring once about an hour before the cooking time is completed.
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It may also be cooked on high for 1 to 2 hours (firmer) or 2 to 3 hours (softer).
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Stir in the lime juice just before serving

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium yellow onions, either sliced with the grain in 1/2-inch-thick pieces (if using as an accompaniment to meat) or cut into 12 wedges, with the root ends intact to keep the wedges together (if using as a main fajita filling), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Fajita-Filling Onions and Peppers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fajita-Filling Onions and Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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