Savory Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe
These savory Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a delightful combination of ground beef and fresh basil wrapped in rice paper. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, they are both flavorful and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 large rice paper wrappers
- fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping
- sliced cucumbers and carrots for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped Thai basil leaves.
- Soak a rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until soft.
- Place a lettuce leaf and a few tablespoons of beef mixture on the wrapper.
- Roll tightly, folding in the sides to secure the filling.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
- Serve on a platter garnished with cucumbers, carrots, and lime wedges.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges for added freshness.