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Rolled Thai basil beef rolls with herbs and vegetables, topped with sliced red chili and mint leaves, served on a white rectangular plate with dipping sauce in the background.

Thai basil beef rolls

These Thai Basil Beef Rolls are light, flavorful, and take only 20 minutes to make. Juicy beef stir-fried with garlic, chilies, and fragrant Thai basil, then wrapped in rice paper with fresh veggies for a fresh, healthy meal that tastes like Thai takeout — without the price tag.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai, Asian Fusion
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Beef Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef - Or thinly sliced flank steak
  • 3 cloves Garlic -Minced
  • 2 whole Fresh red chilies - Thinly slice adjust heat to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce - Adds saltiness
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce - For depth and umami
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce - Adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar - Balances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice - Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves - Fresh only for best flavor
  • ½ whole Red bell pepper - Thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks Green onions - Sliced thi
The Wrappers
  • 12 sheets Rice paper rounds -For wrapping
  • 2 cups Warm water - For softening rice paper
Fresh Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Lettuce leaves - Torn small
  • ½ cup Bean sprouts - Rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint - Whole leaves
  • ¼ cup Cilantro - Whole leaves
  • ½ cup Shredded carrots - Optional for crunch

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok (For cooking beef filling)
  • 1 Sharp Knife (For slicing vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting Board (To prep ingredients)
  • 1 Shallow dish or pie plate (For soaking rice paper)
  • 1 Clean surface (For assembling rolls)
  • 1 Mixing spoon or spatula (For stirring sauces and beef)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced chilies; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar
  2. Prep Wash and dry lettuce, bean sprouts, mint, and cilantro. Slice cucumbers and carrots into thin matchsticks if using. Keep everything ready in bowls near your rolling station.
    A colorful stir-fry dish in a black skillet featuring minced meat, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and fresh basil leaves coated in a glossy sauce.
  3. Prep Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip each rice paper for 3–5 seconds until just pliable (not too soft). Lay flat on a clean cutting board or damp towel.
  4. Assemble Place a lettuce leaf on the center of softened rice paper. Add a spoonful of beef mixture, then layer vegetables and herbs. Fold bottom edge over filling, fold sides in, and roll tightly like a burrito. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
    A platter arranged with fresh Vietnamese-style ingredients — rice noodles in the center, ground meat, herbs, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, and fresh spring rolls, served with a bowl of dipping sauce.
  5. Serve immediately with peanut sauce, sweet chili sauce, or soy-lime dipping sauce. Keep covered with a damp paper towel if not eating right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 90gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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