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20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls

20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Quick and easy 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls, perfect as an appetizer or a dinner side, packed with spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 8 rolls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seasonings

  • 1.5 lb ground beef or chicken or pork
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or ¼ cup candied ginger
  • 1-3 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
  • cup tamari or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Thai chili sauce homemade in notes

Fresh Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 4 pieces Persian cucumbers chopped
  • 2 cup cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup Thai basil chopped
  • cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 8-10 pieces flour tortillas warmed

Condiments

  • chili paste for serving
  • toasted sesame oil for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking 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 and 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 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

This recipe can easily be customized with your choice of protein and additional vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 20 minute, Appetizer, Beef Rolls, quick dinner, Thai Basil
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