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Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Flavor-Packed Thai Basil Beef Rolls Ready in 20 Minutes

Delightful Thai Basil Beef Rolls are quick, customizable, and perfect for any occasion, packed with savory ground beef and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground chicken or turkey
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice Powder or substitute with a mix of spices
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce/Tamari tamari is gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Thai Chili Sauce adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil can be omitted
For the Wrapping
  • 4 pieces Tortillas/Rice Paper choose gluten-free options if needed
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Persian Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Thai Basil or Italian basil
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts dry roasted and unsalted
Optional Dipping Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Paste
  • 1/2 units Lime zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, toasted sesame oil, and Chinese 5-spice powder. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef for 4-5 minutes until browned. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 2 minutes. Pour in sauce mixture and stir until well-coated.
  3. Warm tortillas in a skillet or soak rice paper in warm water for 15-20 seconds until softened. Prepare for rolling.
  4. On each wrapper, place beef mixture followed by cucumbers, cilantro, Thai basil, green onions, and peanuts. Roll tightly.
  5. For dipping sauce, whisk honey, ketchup, chili paste, lime juice, and other ingredients. Adjust flavors to taste.
  6. Serve the rolls warm, with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don’t overcook the beef, use fresh herbs, and ensure rice paper is soaked correctly for neat rolls. Allow beef to cool before assembling to prevent sogginess.

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