Description
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a fresh, healthy Asian-fusion recipe packed with savory beef, fragrant Thai basil, and crisp vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp hoisin or sweet chili sauce
- Garlic, shallots, ginger paste, lemongrass
- Chinese five spice, black pepper
Fresh Components
- Rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup bell peppers, sliced
- Cucumber, julienned
- Fresh Thai basil leaves
Optional Add-Ins
- Cilantro, green onions
- Roasted peanuts
- Lime juice, chili paste
Instructions
- Cook beef with black pepper over medium heat until browned.
- Add garlic, ginger, lemongrass, five spice, and shallots; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice; cook 5 minutes.
- Prepare vegetables and wash Thai basil.
- Soften rice paper in warm water for 10–15 seconds.
- Layer basil, beef, and vegetables in center of wrapper.
- Fold sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
Do not oversoak rice paper or overfill rolls. Wrap finished rolls individually if storing to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing & Rolling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: thai basil beef rolls, rice paper rolls, healthy asian recipes, quick dinner