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Quick & Easy Thai Basil Beef Rolls – 20-Minute Flavor-Packed Dinner

Quick & Easy Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Quick & Easy Thai Basil Beef Rolls – 20-Minute Flavor-Packed Dinner is a delightful dish featuring seasoned beef wrapped in tortillas with fresh herbs and vegetables.
Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 392

Ingredients
  

Main Filling
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (or chicken or pork)
  • black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/4 cup candied ginger)
  • 1-3 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Vegetables & Toppings
  • 4 each Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 2 cups cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Wraps
  • 8-10 each flour tortillas, warmed
For Serving
  • chili paste for serving
  • toasted sesame oil for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • microwave

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, cook the 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, cook another minute. Add the tamari and sweet Thai chili sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce coats the beef, 3-5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions and remove from the heat.
  2. Place one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 15 seconds. Spoon the beef down the center, then top with cucumber, cilantro, basil, green onion, and peanuts. Fold the tortilla over the filling. Then fold the sides and ends of the tortillas over the filling and roll forward. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. Serve warm with extra soy, chili paste, and toasted sesame oil for dipping. To make this a dinner, serve with rice on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 392kcal

Notes

For a lighter option, consider swapping the ground beef for ground chicken or plant-based protein. Use plenty of fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.

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