Description
Indulge in the delightful explosion of flavors with these Flavorful Thai Basil Beef Rolls. Each roll features savory ground beef infused with aromatic Thai basil, paired with fresh vegetables all wrapped in tender rice paper. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main dish, these rolls are versatile and simple to prepare, making them an excellent choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced (English preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and basil; stir until fragrant.
- Dip one wrapper into warm water for about 10 seconds until pliable and lay it flat on a clean surface.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture at one edge of the wrapper, add carrots and cucumber slices, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used. Serve immediately or chill for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: None specified
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg