Description
These Thai Basil Beef Rolls are packed with flavor and freshness—perfect for a light lunch, dinner appetizer, or party snack. Tender ground beef stir-fried with garlic, soy, and oyster sauce is rolled with Thai basil and fresh herbs in soft rice paper. They’re easy to make, quick to prepare, and absolutely bursting with bold, zesty flavor. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner options, or healthy snack recipes, these rolls are a must-try!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 cup Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
10 rice paper wrappers
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber (optional)
1/3 cup chili dipping sauce (for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 7–10 minutes.
3. Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce, letting the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in chopped Thai basil. Let cool slightly.
5. Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet for 5–7 seconds, then place on a damp surface.
6. Add a spoonful of beef mixture, fresh herbs, and optional veggies to the bottom third of the wrapper.
7. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a sealed roll.
8. Repeat with remaining rice paper and filling.
9. Slice rolls in half if desired and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
Let the beef cool before rolling to avoid soggy or torn wrappers.
Use fresh, dry herbs for the cleanest flavor and best texture.
Don’t over-soak the rice paper—5 to 7 seconds in warm water is enough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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