Description
These 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls offer a quick and flavorful twist on classic wraps, combining savory ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice, topped with fresh herbs, crisp cucumber, and crunchy peanuts wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect as a snack or dinner served with rice on the side.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
- 3 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce (see homemade recipe in notes)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (divided)
Toppings and Wraps
- 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 mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef seasoned with black pepper, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add chopped garlic, grated ginger, and Chinese 5 spice; cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in tamari and Thai chili sauce, bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickly coats the beef, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions, then remove from heat.
- Prepare tortillas and assemble rolls: Warm tortillas one at a time in the microwave for 15 seconds. Spoon the cooked beef down the center of each tortilla, then add chopped cucumber, cilantro, Thai basil, remaining green onions, and chopped peanuts on top. Fold the tortilla sides and ends over the filling, then roll firmly forward to form a wrap. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the rolls warm with extra soy sauce, chili paste, and toasted sesame oil on the side for dipping. For a complete meal, accompany with steamed rice.
Notes
- Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Sauce: Combine 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 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 jar. Shake or stir well before using.
- You can substitute ground chicken or pork for beef for variation.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make the recipe gluten-free if desired.
- For extra spice, add more chili paste to taste when serving.
- To keep the rolls warm before serving, cover them loosely with foil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
