Description
Beef rolls burst with flavor from a classic Italian tradition passed down through generations. Tender meat wrapped around savory fillings creates a delightful meal your family will crave at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
Spices and Herbs:
- 1–3 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 cups cilantro
- ½ cup Thai basil
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup tamari
- ¼ cup Thai chili sauce
- 4 Persian cucumbers
- ⅓ cup roasted peanuts
- 8–10 flour tortillas
- Black pepper
- Chili paste
- Toasted sesame oil
Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Sauce:
- ⅓ 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
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove grated garlic
Instructions
- Grab a large skillet and heat it to medium temperature. Brown 1½ pounds ground beef with a sprinkle of black pepper for exactly 5 minutes.
- Add 4 chopped garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1–3 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice to the beef. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour ⅓ cup tamari and ¼ cup Thai chili sauce into the skillet. Simmer the mixture for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in ¼ cup chopped green onions. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Wrap 8–10 flour tortillas in a damp kitchen towel. Microwave for 15 seconds to warm them.
- Lay out each warm tortilla and spread 2–3 tablespoons of beef mixture in the center.
- Top the beef with 4 chopped Persian cucumbers, ½ cup cilantro, ½ cup Thai basil, and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.
- Scatter ⅓ cup roasted chopped peanuts over the filling.
- Fold the tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly into a compact beef roll.
- Serve immediately with chili paste, toasted sesame oil, and extra herbs for garnish.
Notes
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the most robust flavor and aroma in the beef mixture.
- Warm tortillas just before assembling to prevent cracking and make rolling easier.
- Toast peanuts briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat tortillas for lettuce wraps or gluten-free tortillas and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg