Description
These Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a flavorful and quick meal option. Ground beef is seasoned with garlic, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice, then mixed with tamari and Thai chili sauce. Wrapped in warm tortillas with fresh herbs and peanuts, these rolls are a perfect balance of savory and spicy flavors.
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Ingredients:
- 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
- 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 the sauce coats the beef. Stir in 2 tablespoons of green onions.
- Assemble the Rolls: Warm tortillas, then fill with beef, cucumber, cilantro, basil, green onion, and peanuts. Fold and roll the tortillas.
- Serve: Serve warm with soy, chili paste, and sesame oil for dipping. Serve with rice on the side for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
