Description
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a light, refreshing yet deeply satisfying dish combining savory beef, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or light lunch recipes, these rolls are a must-try. They’re packed with flavor, require no frying, and are great for meal prep or entertaining. If you’re searching for easy recipes or unique appetizers, this dish offers bold Thai-inspired taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or thinly sliced sirloin)
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
12 rice paper wrappers
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon chili flakes (or 1 small Thai chili, finely chopped)
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup cucumbers, julienned
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
12 small lettuce leaves
1/3 cup dipping sauce (fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili, and sugar mix)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add beef and cook until browned.
3. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili flakes. Cook for 1–2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped Thai basil.
4. Prepare the fresh vegetables and herbs. Rinse and dry the mint, cilantro, and lettuce.
5. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip rice paper wrappers one at a time until pliable.
6. Lay a lettuce leaf near the bottom third of the wrapper. Add beef, veggies, and herbs.
7. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom up.
8. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
9. Arrange on a platter, garnish with herbs, and serve with dipping sauce.
10. Enjoy immediately or store wrapped in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
Make sure not to over-soak the rice paper—just until soft and pliable.
For a vegetarian twist, swap the beef with marinated tofu or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook / Light Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg