Description
These Thai Basil Beef Rolls offer a vibrant taste experience, combining savory seasoned ground beef with aromatic Thai basil, all wrapped in delicate rice paper with fresh, crunchy vegetables. They are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Thai Basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
- 10 sheets Rice Paper Wrappers
- 1 cup Vegetables (Carrots, Cucumber, etc.), thinly sliced
- For the Dipping Sauce (optional):
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Chili flakes
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and chopped Thai basil until well combined and fragrant.
- Soak each rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until pliable but not too soft.
- Place a spoonful of the beef filling and a few vegetable slices on the lower third of the wrapper.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom up to secure the filling.
- Arrange the rolls on a serving platter and serve with your dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- For a refreshing twist, garnish with lime wedges.
- Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or tofu for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Soak rice paper wrappers briefly to prevent tearing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg