Description
Delicious Thai basil beef rolls filled with fresh vegetables and served with sweet chili sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red chili, finely sliced (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 8–10 rice paper wrappers
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Sweet chili sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Sauté the Beef with Garlic and Chili: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chili, cooking just until fragrant—about 30 seconds. Then add the ground beef, breaking it up with your spatula. Cook until the beef is fully browned.
- Season with Thai Flavors: Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Let everything simmer for a few more minutes, allowing the flavors to soak into the meat. Turn off the heat and toss in the fresh Thai basil. The leaves will wilt beautifully in the warm beef, releasing their signature aroma.
- Prep the Wrapping Station: Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10–15 seconds until it softens. Lay it flat on a clean surface or damp towel.
- Assemble the Rolls: In the center of the wrapper, layer a spoonful of the basil beef mixture, a few slices of cucumber, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and a couple mint leaves. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Repeat and Serve: Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve your Thai Basil Beef Rolls fresh, with a small bowl of sweet chili sauce for dipping. These are best enjoyed immediately while the wrappers are still supple and the vegetables crisp.
Notes
- Enjoy these rolls fresh for the best texture.
- Adjust the chili quantity to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Wrapping
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg