20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls
20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, (or ground chicken or pork)
- as needed black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger, (or 1/4 cup candied ginger)
- 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice, to 3 teaspoons
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
For the Fresh Toppings
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
For Assembly and Serving
- 8 flour tortillas, to 10, warmed
- as needed chili paste, for serving
- as needed toasted sesame oil, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Place the ground beef (or chicken or pork) into a large pan. Pour the tamari or soy sauce over the beef. Add the Chinese 5 spice and a generous amount of black pepper. Brown the beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until no longer pink.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Once the beef is browned, add the chopped garlic and fresh grated ginger (or candied ginger). Stir in the Thai chili sauce. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
While the beef is cooking, prepare the fresh ingredients: chop the Persian cucumbers into small dice, chop the green onions, chop the cilantro, chop the Thai basil, and chop the roasted peanuts.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions. To assemble each roll, lay one warmed tortilla flat. Spoon a generous amount of the cooked beef mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Top with a portion of the chopped Persian cucumbers, green onions, cilantro, Thai basil, and roasted peanuts.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
To roll, fold one side of the tortilla over the filling, then fold in the ends, and roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Slice the prepared rolls in half diagonally and arrange them on a serving platter or board. Drizzle with chili paste and toasted sesame oil for serving. Garnish with additional chopped green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls
For the Beef Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, (or ground chicken or pork)
- as needed black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger, (or 1/4 cup candied ginger)
- 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice, to 3 teaspoons
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
For the Fresh Toppings
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
For Assembly and Serving
- 8 flour tortillas, to 10, warmed
- as needed chili paste, for serving
- as needed toasted sesame oil, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Place the ground beef (or chicken or pork) into a large pan. Pour the tamari or soy sauce over the beef. Add the Chinese 5 spice and a generous amount of black pepper. Brown the beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until no longer pink.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Once the beef is browned, add the chopped garlic and fresh grated ginger (or candied ginger). Stir in the Thai chili sauce. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
While the beef is cooking, prepare the fresh ingredients: chop the Persian cucumbers into small dice, chop the green onions, chop the cilantro, chop the Thai basil, and chop the roasted peanuts.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions. To assemble each roll, lay one warmed tortilla flat. Spoon a generous amount of the cooked beef mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Top with a portion of the chopped Persian cucumbers, green onions, cilantro, Thai basil, and roasted peanuts.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
To roll, fold one side of the tortilla over the filling, then fold in the ends, and roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Slice the prepared rolls in half diagonally and arrange them on a serving platter or board. Drizzle with chili paste and toasted sesame oil for serving. Garnish with additional chopped green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min