Description
Beef seasoned with garlic, ginger, Thai basil, and sauces, then wrapped in tortillas (or rice paper) for a fresh, flavorful roll.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1‑3 tsp Chinese five spice (to taste)
- ⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 4 Persian cucumbers, sliced/chopped
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup Thai basil leaves
- ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 8 flour tortillas (or rice paper wrappers)
- Chili paste (for serving)
- Toasted sesame oil (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with black pepper, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and Chinese five spice; cook another minute, stirring.
- Stir in the soy sauce (or tamari) and sweet Thai chili sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beef is coated in sauce and slightly caramelized (3‑5 minutes).
- Stir in about 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, then remove from heat.
- Warm the tortillas (or soften rice paper) so they’re pliable.
- For each wrap: spoon some of the beef mixture down the center, then top with cucumber, cilantro, Thai basil, green onion, and chopped peanuts.
- Fold in the ends and roll tightly into a wrap.
- Serve warm with extra soy sauce, chili paste, and toasted sesame oil for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken for the beef.
- If Thai basil is unavailable, substitute regular basil or extra cilantro.
- You may crisp the wraps in a skillet briefly after rolling for added texture.
- Leftovers: store wrapped rolls in fridge; reheat and add fresh herbs just before eating.
- To make your own sweet Thai chili sauce: mix honey, ketchup, chili sauce, lime zest & juice, rice vinegar, grated ginger & garlic, and soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: ≈ 392 kcal
