Description
Looking for easy dinner ideas that are fresh, bold, and quick to prepare? Thai Basil Beef Rolls deliver huge flavor in a light, healthy package. Filled with juicy ground beef stir-fried in garlic, soy, and chili, then wrapped with herbs in delicate rice paper, these rolls are a fusion of spicy, savory, and aromatic Thai taste. Perfect for lunch, snacks, or party appetizers, this quick recipe checks all the boxes—high in protein, low in carbs, and bursting with flavor. If you’re after a healthy snack or flavorful dinner idea, this is one to try!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon neutral oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Thai red chili, finely sliced
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Thai basil leaves, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
10 rice paper wrappers
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped mint
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chili, sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Add ground beef and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until browned.
3. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 2–3 more minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in Thai basil and green onions. Let the mixture cool slightly.
5. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 10–15 seconds to soften.
6. Lay softened wrapper on a damp towel. Add lettuce, beef mixture, cilantro, and mint.
7. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom up. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
8. For dipping sauce, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, chili flakes, sesame seeds, and garlic in a bowl.
9. Serve rolls whole or sliced with dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with herbs or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Don’t oversoak the rice paper—just a few seconds in warm water will do.
Let the beef cool before rolling to avoid tearing the wrappers.
Use fresh herbs generously for the best flavor and aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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