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Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe

Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe
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Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring tender ground beef cooked with garlic, shallots, and Thai spices, wrapped in delicate rice paper with fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables. These rolls combine savory, spicy, and tangy flavors for a perfect bite-sized treat served with a zesty dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

  • 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

Wraps and Fillings

  • 8 to 10 rice paper wrappers
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional)
  • 1/4 cup julienned carrots or cucumbers (optional)

Dipping Sauce

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and finely chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant and translucent to build a flavorful base for the beef.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon for even texture.
  3. Season Filling: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Add Fresh Ingredients: Remove skillet from heat, then stir in fresh lime juice and chopped Thai basil leaves. Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling.
  5. Prepare Rolling Station: Fill a shallow plate with warm water and arrange your herbs, vegetables, and beef filling nearby, ready for rolling the rice paper wrappers.
  6. Soften Rice Paper: Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 5–10 seconds until pliable, then carefully lay it flat on a clean surface without tearing.
  7. Add Fillings: Place a portion of the beef filling, along with herbs like mint, cilantro, green onion, and julienned carrots or cucumbers, near the bottom edge of the wrapper.
  8. Roll the Wrapper: Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, tuck in the sides tightly to enclose the ingredients, and roll upwards firmly to seal the roll.
  9. Repeat: Continue dipping, filling, and rolling with the remaining wrappers and filling until all are assembled.
  10. Serve: Slice the rolls in half diagonally and serve immediately with your choice of soy-lime or chili-garlic dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling by adding other fresh vegetables like bell peppers or lettuce for extra crunch.
  • If you prefer a spicier roll, increase the chili flakes or add fresh chopped Thai chilies.
  • Use warm water to soak rice paper to avoid cracking; do not soak for too long as they become too soft to handle.
  • These rolls are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure that the soy sauce is tamari or a gluten-free brand.

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