Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic Thai basil all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these rolls are as easy to make as they are delicious. Serve them with a zesty chili garlic dipping sauce for an unforgettable taste experience that transports you straight to Thailand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (8 rolls) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated carrots; cook for an additional minute. Add soy sauce and mix well; remove from heat.
- Fold in fresh Thai basil until slightly wilted.
- Soften rice paper wrappers in warm water until pliable.
- Place about two tablespoons of the beef mixture on each wrapper, fold sides over, and roll tightly.
- Serve with chili garlic sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg