Description
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring tender ground beef, aromatic Thai basil, and crisp vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper. This vibrant dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as an eye-catching appetizer for gatherings. With customizable fillings and a zesty dipping sauce, you’ll impress family and friends with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in soy sauce and chopped Thai basil; simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- While cooling, prepare vegetables by shredding carrots and slicing cucumbers.
- Soak each rice paper wrapper in warm water until pliable (about 10 seconds), then lay flat.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture on one edge of the wrapper; top with carrots and cucumbers. Fold sides in and roll tightly.
- Serve alongside a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg