Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 pounds ground beef (alternative: chicken)

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 notes for homemade version)

1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

4 Persian cucumbers, chopped

2 cups cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped

1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts

8 to 10 flour tortillas, warmed

Chili paste and toasted sesame oil, for serving

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef seasoned with black pepper over medium heat, breaking it apart

as it browns, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice, cooking for an additional minute.

Stir in tamari and Thai chili sauce, simmering until the sauce thickly coats the beef, about 3-5 minutes.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of green onions and remove from heat.

Warm tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds each. Spoon beef mixture down the center of each

tortilla, topping with cucumber, cilantro, basil, additional green onions, and peanuts. Fold and roll the

tortillas to enclose the filling.

Serve the beef rolls warm with extra soy sauce, chili paste, and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Pair with

steamed rice for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 9 minutes | Cooking Time: 11 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Kcal: 392 kcal | Servings: 8 rolls

Notes:

For homemade Thai Chili Sauce, combine 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1-2 tablespoons chili

sauce, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons tamari or

soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 clove grated garlic. Mix well in a glass jar.

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