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Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe

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Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring savory ground beef infused with aromatic Thai basil and spices, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. These rolls offer a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and spicy flavors, complemented by fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables, making them an ideal light meal or party snack.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 minced Thai chili
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
  • 8 to 10 rice paper wrappers

Optional Fresh Herbs and Vegetables

  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 1/4 cup julienned carrots or cucumbers

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/4 cup dipping sauce (soy-lime or chili-garlic blend)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and finely chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes to bring out their flavors.
  2. Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Season the beef: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  4. Add lime and basil: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in fresh lime juice and chopped Thai basil leaves. Let the filling cool slightly to prevent the rice paper from tearing during wrapping.
  5. Set up rolling station: Fill a shallow plate with warm water. Arrange the cooked beef filling, herbs, vegetables, and rice paper wrappers nearby for an efficient assembly process.
  6. Soften rice paper: Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 5–10 seconds until pliable but not too soft, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
  7. Add filling and herbs: Place a portion of the beef mixture near the bottom edge of the wrapper, then add fresh mint, cilantro, sliced green onions, and julienned vegetables as desired.
  8. Roll the wrapper: Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides carefully, and roll tightly to enclose the ingredients without tearing the wrapper.
  9. Repeat process: Continue dipping wrappers and assembling rolls until all filling and wrappers are used.
  10. Serve: Slice the rolls in half on a diagonal and serve immediately with your favorite soy-lime or chili-garlic dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Ensure the beef filling is cooled slightly before wrapping to prevent the rice paper from sticking or tearing.
  • For a spicier roll, increase the amount of chili flakes or add fresh minced Thai chili to the filling.
  • You can customize the fresh herbs and vegetables according to your taste and availability.
  • The rice paper should be dipped briefly in warm water – soaking too long makes it difficult to handle.
  • Prepare the dipping sauce in advance for a quick assembly experience.

Keywords: Thai basil beef rolls, fresh spring rolls, rice paper rolls, Thai appetizer, ground beef rolls, savory rolls

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