Name: Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Ingredients: 1½ lbs ground beef (or chicken/pork/tofu); 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1–2 tsp Chinese Five Spice; ⅓ cup soy sauce or tamari; ¼ cup Thai chili sauce (or homemade); 4 Persian cucumbers, sliced; ½ cup Thai basil, chopped; 2 cups cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup green onions, chopped; ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, chopped; 8 flour tortillas or rice paper wraps

Description

Flavor-packed Thai-inspired beef rolls wrapped in tortillas or rice paper, filled with fresh herbs, spicy-sweet beef, and crunchy veggies.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ lbs ground beef (or chicken/pork/tofu)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1–2 tsp Chinese Five Spice
⅓ cup soy sauce or tamari
¼ cup Thai chili sauce (or homemade)
4 Persian cucumbers, sliced
½ cup Thai basil, chopped
2 cups cilantro, chopped
¼ cup green onions, chopped
⅓ cup roasted peanuts, chopped

8 flour tortillas or rice paper wraps

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Instructions

In a skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds in oil.
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Stir in Chinese Five Spice, soy sauce, and chili sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Warm tortillas or prep rice paper wraps.
Layer beef, cucumbers, herbs, and peanuts in each wrap.

Roll tightly. Serve with extra sauce or dipping oil.

Notes

Use rice paper for a gluten-free option.
Substitute tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
Cashews or sunflower seeds can replace peanuts for allergy-friendly versions.
Add lettuce or carrots for extra crunch.
Serve with jasmine or coconut rice for a full meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course, Appetizer
Method: Stovetop, Rolling
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired, Fusion

Nutrition

Calories: 392 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg