Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a vibrant and delicious addition to your weeknight dinner repertoire. These fresh rolls combine lean ground beef, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic Thai basil, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Not only are they quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes from start to finish—but they also offer a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish, these flavorful rolls can be customized to suit your taste by swapping in your favorite vegetables or proteins. Serve them with a zesty dipping sauce for an added burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 rolls) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 cup Chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 8 sheets Rice paper wrappers
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb of lean ground beef until browned. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- While the beef cooks, chop 1 cup of bell peppers and shred 1 cup of carrots. Rinse and dry 1 cup of fresh basil leaves.
- Soak one rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until soft. Place it on a clean surface.
- Layer the beef filling, shredded carrots, chopped bell peppers, and fresh basil on one end of the wrapper. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Arrange finished rolls on a platter and serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg