Beef Spring Rolls with Peanut Lime Sauce: Fresh, Flavorful, and Irresistible

Prepare the Beef Filling: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.

Flavor the Beef: Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, and grated ginger to the beef. Stir to combine and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is well coated and fragrant. Remove from heat and let the beef mixture cool slightly.

Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef is cooling, prepare the fresh veggies. Shred the lettuce, julienne the cucumber, and chop the cilantro. Set them aside.

Assemble the Spring Rolls: Fill a shallow dish with warm water and dip one rice paper wrapper at a time into the water for about 10-15 seconds, until soft and pliable. Lay the rice paper flat on a clean surface.

In the center of the wrapper, place a small amount of the beef mixture, shredded lettuce, carrots, cucumber, and cilantro. Fold in the sides of the rice paper and then roll it up tightly, like a burrito. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Make the Peanut Lime Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using). Add water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency for dipping. Adjust the seasoning with more honey or lime juice if needed.

Serve: Serve the beef spring rolls with the peanut lime sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

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