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20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Quick and Easy 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Enjoy these delicious 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls, a quick, flavorful dish combining ground beef and fresh herbs in tortillas.
Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 392

Ingredients
  

Meat and Spices
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1-3 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
Fresh Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 4 each Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 2 cups cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Wraps and Dips
  • 8-10 each flour tortillas, warmed
  • chili paste for serving
  • toasted sesame oil for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • microwave

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with black pepper over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice, and cook for another minute. Pour in the tamari and Thai chili sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer and cooking until the sauce coats the beef, approximately 3-5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions and remove from heat.
  2. Place one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 15 seconds. Spoon the cooked beef mixture down the center of the tortilla, then top with cucumber, cilantro, basil, green onion, and peanuts. Fold the tortilla over the filling and then fold the sides and ends to encase the filling, rolling forward. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  3. Serve the rolls warm with extra soy sauce, chili paste, and toasted sesame oil for dipping. For a complete meal, consider adding rice on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These rolls are customizable; feel free to swap the ground beef for turkey or tofu and experiment with various veggies and herbs to suit your taste.

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