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20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe

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This quick and flavorful 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls recipe brings together savory ground beef cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and Chinese five spice, combined with fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect as a satisfying appetizer or light meal, these rolls are served with chili paste and toasted sesame oil for dipping, and can be paired with rice for a complete dinner.

Ingredients

Beef Mixture

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or chicken or pork)
  • 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 version in notes)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Fresh Toppings

  • 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 2 cups cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Assembly & Serving

  • 8–10 flour tortillas, warmed
  • Chili paste, for serving
  • Toasted sesame oil, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with black pepper, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped garlic, grated ginger, and Chinese 5 spice and cook for an additional minute to release their flavors.
  2. Add Sauces and Simmer: Pour in the tamari or soy sauce and the Thai chili sauce. Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Continue to cook until the sauce thickly coats the beef, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chopped green onions, then remove the skillet from heat.
  3. Warm the Tortillas: Place one flour tortilla at a time in the microwave and heat for 15 seconds to make them pliable for rolling.
  4. Assemble the Rolls: Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture down the center of each warm tortilla. Top with chopped cucumber, cilantro, Thai basil, the remaining green onions, and chopped roasted peanuts.
  5. Wrap the Rolls: Fold the tortilla over the filling, then fold in the sides and ends, rolling forward tightly to enclose the filling completely. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  6. Serve: Arrange the rolls on a serving platter and offer chili paste and toasted sesame oil on the side for dipping. For a more substantial dinner, serve these Thai Basil Beef Rolls with steamed rice.

Notes

  • The recipe suggests using ground beef, but ground chicken or pork can be substituted to vary flavor and texture.
  • Homemade Thai chili sauce can be made by mixing sweet chili sauce with a bit of minced fresh chilies or chili paste for extra heat.
  • Microwaving tortillas briefly before rolling prevents them from cracking and makes rolling easier.
  • Adding rice on the side transforms this appetizer-style dish into a complete meal.
  • Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and used as a topping for rice bowls or salads.

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