Description
Delight in the fresh flavors of Thailand with these 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent ground beef, aromatic Thai basil, and crisp veggies all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, these rolls are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor—ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until browned; drain excess fat. Stir in minced garlic and soy sauce.
- Mix in the Herbs: Remove from heat and fold in Thai basil leaves until wilted.
- Soak Rice Paper: Dip each rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10 seconds until pliable.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place two tablespoons of beef mixture on one edge of the wrapper, fold sides over, and roll tightly.
- Make Dipping Sauce: Whisk together chili sauce and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Serve: Plate rolls with dipping sauce for an irresistible treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg