Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Spicy, sweet, tangy Thai‑inspired beef rolls wrapped in tortillas with fresh cucumber, cilantro, Thai basil, green onions and peanuts.
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Stovetop, Roll assembly
- Cuisine: Thai‑inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef (or chicken)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1–3 tsp Chinese 5‑spice
- ⅓ cup tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup Thai chili sauce
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup Thai basil, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 8–10 flour tortillas, warmed
- Chili paste (for serving)
- Toasted sesame oil (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef with black pepper until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it up.
- Add garlic, ginger and Chinese 5‑spice, cook 1 minute more.
- Pour in tamari and Thai chili sauce; simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce coats the meat. Stir in 2 Tbsp green onions, then remove from heat.
- Microwave tortillas 15 seconds each to warm.
- Assemble each roll by layering beef, cucumber, cilantro, basil, green onions and peanuts in the center of a tortilla.
- Fold sides and ends over filling, roll up snugly.
- Serve warm with extra tamari/soy sauce, chili paste and toasted sesame oil. Optionally serve with rice.
Notes
- Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Sauce: mix ⅓ cup honey, 2 Tbsp ketchup, 1–2 Tbsp chili sauce, 2 tsp lime zest, 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp tamari, 1 Tbsp grated ginger, 1 clove grated garlic; stir to combine.
- Can substitute Italian basil if Thai basil unavailable.
- Alternatively use chicken in place of beef.
- To crisp tortillas, toast in a skillet before warming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 392 kcal
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