Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a flavorful and fresh dish that combines savory ground beef with aromatic Thai basil and crisp vegetables, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, these rolls offer a delightful taste of Thai cuisine that will impress your family and friends. With simple preparation and vibrant flavors, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5 (2 rolls per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and fish sauce; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped Thai basil. Let cool slightly.
- Soak rice paper wrappers in warm water until soft (about 10 seconds).
- Place about 2 tablespoons of beef mixture on one side of the wrapper, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (38g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg