Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls, a delightful dish that balances spicy, sweet, and tangy profiles in a convenient wrap. Perfect for any occasion, these rolls can be served as a quick appetizer or paired with steamed rice for a satisfying main course. With fresh ingredients like tender ground beef, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic herbs, you’ll impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Ready in just 20 minutes, they offer endless customization options to suit your taste preferences and make meal prep easy and fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or chicken)
- black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1–3 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 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
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with black pepper until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice; cook for another minute.
- Stir in tamari and Thai chili sauce; simmer until coated (3-5 minutes). Mix in green onions before removing from heat.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
- Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla; top with cucumber, cilantro, basil, green onion, and peanuts. Roll tightly.
- Serve warm with chili paste and toasted sesame oil on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg