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Thai Basil Beef Rolls

The savory spiced beef with the cool crunch of cucumbers and the refreshing flavors of basil and cilantro is a heavenly combination!

Ingredients:  

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef or chicken or pork
  • black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1-3 teaspoons Chinese 5-spice
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 4 Persian cucumbers chopped
  • 2 cups cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 8-10 flour tortillas warmed
  • chili garlic sauce for serving
  • toasted sesame oil for serving

Instructions: 

  • 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, and 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve warm with extra soy, chili garlic sauce, and toasted sesame oil for dipping. To make this a dinner, serve with rice on the side.

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