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Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Savory Thai Basil Beef Rolls: Quick, Healthy & Customizable

Explore the bold flavors of Thai Basil Beef Rolls—a customizable dish that's quick, fresh, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with sesame oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best.
  • 1 small Shallot Finely chopped; can substitute with onion.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 85/15 lean-to-fat ratio; can swap with turkey or mushrooms.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Try vegetarian alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Adds zesty freshness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Or use minced Thai chili.
  • 1 cup Thai Basil Leaves Chopped; can use regular basil.
For Wrapping
  • 8-10 pieces Rice Paper Wrappers Should be pliable when soaked.
  • Optional Vegetables Mint, Cilantro, Green Onion, Julienne Carrots/Cucumbers.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, warm up vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and shallots, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned.
  3. Incorporate soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes into the browned beef. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
  4. Mix in lime juice and chopped Thai basil, stirring everything together and allowing it to cool slightly.
  5. Prepare a rolling area with a bowl of warm water and the filling ingredients laid out.
  6. Submerge one rice paper wrapper in warm water for 5-10 seconds until pliable.
  7. Lay the softened rice paper flat and scoop a portion of the beef mixture along the bottom edge.
  8. Fold the bottom over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll it up tightly.
  9. Continue with the remaining wrappers and filling. Serve the rolls cut in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 2rollsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container with a damp paper towel for up to 2 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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