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20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe

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These 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls combine savory ground beef cooked with aromatic spices and Thai flavors, wrapped in warm flour tortillas with fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts. Quick and easy to prepare, they make a flavorful appetizer or light dinner served with dipping sauces and rice.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 rolls

Ingredients

Beef Filling

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/4 cup candied ginger)
  • 1-3 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce (see homemade in notes)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Fresh Herbs and Vegetables

  • 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

For Serving

  • Chili paste, for serving
  • Toasted sesame oil, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat over medium heat and cook the ground beef with black pepper, breaking it up as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped garlic, grated ginger, and Chinese 5 spice; cook for another minute to release the aromas. Add tamari or soy sauce and Thai chili sauce; bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beef, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chopped green onions, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  2. Prepare the Tortillas and Assemble Rolls: Warm one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 15 seconds until pliable. Spoon the cooked beef mixture down the center of the tortilla. Top with chopped cucumber, cilantro, Thai basil, remaining green onions, and roasted peanuts. Fold the tortilla over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly forward to enclose the fillings. Repeat this process with remaining tortillas and fillings.
  3. Serve: Serve the rolls warm alongside extra soy sauce, chili paste, and toasted sesame oil for dipping. For a more substantial meal, serve with steamed rice on the side.

Notes

  • Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Sauce: Combine 1/3 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 before using.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 9 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/20-minute-thai-basil-beef-rolls-recipe/