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Very good recipe -so easy! I have also made this using pork sirloin.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanElephant"},"reviewBody":"Im making this for the 4th time :) I love it. Best fajita recipe ever","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"I'm surprised I didn't submit a review on this recipe earlier (shame on me)! This recipe is truly FABULOUS! This is my go-to recipe for fajitas; not only do I use steak, but I also use chicken and I'll double the recipe so one night we have fajitas, the next night I'll make quesadillas with either the chicken or steak. This is such a keeper!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBasketball"},"reviewBody":"Delicious - this was a big hit! Very easy. Because of some comments, I did add more than the recipe called for when adding the spices - I also cooked on low for first 2 hours and then added vegetables and cooked on high for 1 hour. I had never used avocado as a topping before but seeing it as an option I gave it a try - soooo good!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenMustache"},"reviewBody":"We love one pan meals. I changed this recipe and cooked the veggies the last 15 minutes or so on high. Great, tasty meal.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveMagnet"},"reviewBody":"this was very good, but I would probably add a little more seasoning the next time. I will make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"These were so easy and quick. I found you don't need to cook on HIGH, Low temp worked well for 2 hours. Added the peppers and onions and cooked 30 min on High, then another 30 min on Low. Served with salsa, sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese and avocado slices. Might try lime juice instead of lemon juice next time. Also used a mix of green, red and yellow peppers.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBucket"},"reviewBody":"Easy and delicious! Will definitely make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldGoggles"},"reviewBody":"IT WAS OK! I HAVE MADE BETTER RECIPES.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2006-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"
This is definitely a keeper. Easy and delicious!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedApple"},"reviewBody":"Loved that it was in the crock - pot meaning easy clean up. Tasty!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBandAid"},"reviewBody":"We love Mexican food so this recipe satisfies our craving!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFish"},"reviewBody":"The name says it all- fabulous! No more to says!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedApple"},"reviewBody":"Seasoning is the best we've ever had. We use it on chicken in the skillet too. Very flavorful.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMustache"},"reviewBody":"I made this on the stove instead of the crockpot. It was very good with chicken instead of steak. My 12 year old said it was def a keeper recipe so we can have it again!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedChilli"},"reviewBody":"I also prepare this recipe by marinating chicken in the seasonings, then cooking it on individual fajita skillets","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBug"},"reviewBody":"We love fajitas and this recipe is a winner. I did substitute chicken for the beef and it was delicious. Otherwise, I followed the recipe. So easy and so good. I highly recommend this recipe as a Volunteer Field Editor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCloud"},"reviewBody":"Good basic recipe, but a little bland- I add a couple of different chili powders, ancho, chipotle- lots more garlic. Cannot eat green peppers, use yellow, red or orange. Lime juice instead of lemon. A touch of honey. Cook on low, 6-8 hours. I use the lime at the end, before serving.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleGuitar"},"reviewBody":"This was great. The meat was so tender! Easy to make too. I doubled the recipe to serve 7 people.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBucket"},"reviewBody":"The name fits they are Fabulous!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"These were so easy and quick. I found you don't need to cook on HIGH, Low temp worked well for 2 hours. Added the peppers and onions and cooked 30 min on High, then another 30 min on Low. Served with salsa, sour cream and avocado slices. 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