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A delicious plate of Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Thai Basil Beef Rolls

These fresh and flavorful Thai Basil Beef Rolls make a perfect appetizer or light meal, combining savory beef with aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 450 g ground beef (85/15)
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 15 ml oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 15 ml fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes or 1 minced Thai chili
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
Assembly
  • 8-10 pieces rice paper wrappers
  • 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 0.25 cup sliced green onion (optional)
  • 0.25 cup julienned carrots or cucumbers (optional)
  • 0.25 cup dipping sauce (soy-lime or chili-garlic blend)

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add lime juice and chopped Thai basil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Fill a shallow plate with warm water and set up a rolling station with fillings nearby.
  6. Dip one rice paper in warm water for 5–10 seconds, then place on a clean surface.
  7. Add beef filling, herbs, and veggies near the bottom of the wrapper.
  8. Fold the bottom over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly.
  9. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  10. Serve sliced in half with dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

These rolls can be customized with your favorite herbs and vegetables. For a spicier kick, add more chili flakes.