Description
Looking to spice up your mealtime with a refreshing and delicious dish? Look no further than these Thai Basil Beef Rolls!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 minced Thai chili
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
- 8 to 10 rice paper wrappers
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup julienned carrots or cucumbers (optional)
- 1/4 cup dipping sauce (soy-lime or chili-garlic blend)
Instructions
- Start by adding vegetable oil to your skillet and set the heat to medium. Once the oil is hot, toss in the minced garlic and finely chopped shallot. Sauté them together until they release a fragrant aroma, which typically takes just a minute or two.
- Next, add the ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed aromatics. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break apart the meat as it cooks. Keep stirring until the beef is fully browned, ensuring there are no pink spots remaining.
- Once the beef is browned, it’s time to amplify the flavor. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes to the skillet. Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- After the beef mixture has simmered, take the skillet off the heat. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and fold in the chopped Thai basil and any additional herbs you like.
- Fill a shallow plate with warm water and set up a rolling station with your cooked beef mix and any other desired fillings nearby. Submerge one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 5-10 seconds. Once it’s pliable, remove it from the water and place it on a clean surface.
- Begin to build your rolls! Position a spoonful of the beef filling near the bottom section of the rice paper. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling first, tucking in the sides, and then rolling it up tightly.
- Once you’ve assembled all the rolls, cut each roll in half to showcase the beautiful fillings inside. Arrange on a platter and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Freezing is recommended for the filling only.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Protein: 20 g