Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Thailand with these delicious Thai Basil Beef Rolls. Perfect for any meal, these quick and easy wraps are filled with seasoned ground beef, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice—all enveloped in delicate rice paper. The blend of garlic, soy sauce, and aromatic Thai basil creates an irresistible flavor profile that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you enjoy them as a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a healthy snack, these rolls are versatile and customizable to fit your preferences. Serve them with zesty dipping sauces for an extra burst of flavor that makes every bite delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 minced Thai chili
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
- 8 to 10 rice paper wrappers
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup julienned carrots or cucumbers (optional)
- 1/4 cup dipping sauce (soy-lime or chili-garlic blend)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and shallot until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned while breaking it apart.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in lime juice and chopped Thai basil; let cool slightly.
- Prepare a shallow plate with warm water for soaking rice paper wrappers.
- Dip one wrapper in warm water for 5–10 seconds and place it on a clean surface.
- Add beef filling with desired herbs and veggies near the bottom of the wrapper.
- Roll tightly but gently from the bottom up, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve sliced in half alongside dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg