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Close-up of crispy Thai Basil Beef Rolls filled with savory beef and fresh greens, garnished with cilantro.

Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Spicy, sweet, tangy, and salty. Enjoy as an appetizer or serve alongside steamed rice for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Tortilla Warming 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1.5 lb ground beef or chicken or pork
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 4 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger or 1/4 cup candied ginger
  • 1-3 tsp Chinese 5 spice
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce homemade in notes
For Assembly
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 4 Persian cucumbers chopped
  • 2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil chopped
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 8-10 flour tortillas warmed
For Serving
  • 1 to taste chili paste for serving
  • 1 to taste toasted sesame oil for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Microwave

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook the beef with black pepper over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice, cook another minute. Add the tamari and sweet Thai chili sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce coats the beef, 3-5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions. Remove from the heat.
  2. Place one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 15 seconds. Spoon the beef down the center, then top with cucumber, cilantro, basil, green onion, and peanuts. Fold the tortilla over the filling. Then fold the sides and ends of the tortillas over the filling and roll forward. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. Serve warm with extra soy, chili paste, and toasted sesame oil for dipping. To make this a dinner, serve with rice on the side.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for low-carb and keto lifestyles. You can make your own Thai chili sauce by combining 1/4 cup chili garlic sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sweetener, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.

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