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20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls

20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Enjoy these quick and delicious 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls, loaded with flavors and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 rolls
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • microwave
  • Glass Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (or chicken or pork)
  • black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or ¼ cup candied ginger)
  • 1-3 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice
  • cup tamari or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Thai chili sauce (homemade in notes)
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 2 cups cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup Thai basil, chopped
  • cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 8-10 flour tortillas, warmed
  • chili paste (for serving)
  • toasted sesame oil (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • 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. remove from the heat.
  • 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.
  • Serve warm with extra soy, chili paste, and toasted sesame oil for dipping. To make this a dinner, serve with rice on the side.

Notes

Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Sauce: Mix ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1-2 tablespoons chili sauce, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 clove grated garlic in a glass jar. Shake or stir well. Use as directed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 20 Minute Meals, Beef Rolls, easy recipes, Quick Dinner, Thai Basil Beef Rolls, Thai Recipes
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