Description
These Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a quick and flavorful meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Ground beef is cooked with aromatic spices and sauces, then wrapped in warm tortillas with fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts for a delicious fusion of flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Thai Basil Beef:
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- Black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1–3 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 8–10 flour tortillas, warmed
- Chili paste, for serving
- Toasted sesame oil, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the beef with black pepper over medium heat until browned. Add garlic, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice. Stir in tamari and Thai chili sauce, simmer until sauce coats the beef. Stir in green onions.
- Prepare the Rolls: Warm tortillas in the microwave. Spoon beef down the center of each tortilla, top with cucumber, cilantro, basil, green onion, and peanuts. Fold and roll each tortilla.
- Serve: Serve warm with soy, chili paste, and sesame oil for dipping. Pair with rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or pork for beef.
- Homemade Thai chili sauce recipe available in the notes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
