Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Thai Basil Beef Rolls, featuring savory ground beef, fresh basil, and crisp vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (for dipping)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for dipping)
- 1 teaspoon chili paste (for dipping)
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is beautifully browned. Drain any excess fat so that the filling stays light.
- Add the flavor: Stir in minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
- Soften the rice paper: Lay a rice paper wrapper flat on a clean surface. Immerse it in warm water for about 10-15 seconds until it has softened.
- Fill the wrapper: Place a small amount of the savory beef mixture at the bottom of the wrapper. Add several fragrant basil leaves, along with a few pieces of cucumber and carrot.
- Roll it up: Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose everything lovingly.
- Repeat: Continue assembling your rolls, one by one, until you’ve used up your ingredients.
- Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, lime juice, and chili paste. Adjust the flavors as needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the beautiful rolls on a platter and offer the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
For make-ahead, prepare the beef mixture in advance. Soak the rice paper just before serving for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg