Description
These 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls feature savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, ginger, Chinese five spice, soy sauce, and Thai chili sauce, wrapped in warm flour tortillas with fresh cucumbers, cilantro, Thai basil, and crunchy roasted peanuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- Black pepper to taste
- 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 green onions, chopped
- 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 8–10 flour tortillas, warmed
- Chili paste and toasted sesame oil for serving
Instructions
- Chop the garlic, grate the fresh ginger, and prepare the green onions, cucumbers, cilantro, Thai basil, and roasted peanuts.
- Season the ground beef with black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the chopped garlic and grated ginger. Stir to combine.
- Add the Chinese five spice, tamari or soy sauce, and Thai chili sauce. Mix thoroughly until the beef is evenly coated and fragrant.
- Prepare the chopped green onions, Persian cucumbers, cilantro, Thai basil, and roasted peanuts.
- Warm the flour tortillas until soft and flexible.
- Place a portion of seasoned beef down the center of each tortilla. Add cucumbers, cilantro, Thai basil, green onions, and roasted peanuts.
- Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla firmly around the filling.
- Arrange the rolls on a serving platter and serve with chili paste and toasted sesame oil on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the Chinese five spice between 1 and 3 teaspoons according to your preferred flavor intensity.
- Keep the fresh vegetables and herbs separate until assembly to preserve their texture.
- Serve immediately after assembling for the best tortilla texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls, Thai basil beef rolls, ground beef wraps, quick beef dinner, Thai-inspired beef recipe