Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make rolls that combine lean ground beef cooked with soy and hoisin sauces, crunchy shredded carrots, and sweet bell peppers wrapped in soft rice paper with aromatic basil leaves. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer, these rolls bring authentic Thai street food vibes to your kitchen.
- Author: Nethan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/2 cup Chopped Bell Peppers
For Rolling
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Rice Paper Wrappers
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef combined with soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Stir occasionally until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Add shredded carrots and chopped bell peppers to the skillet with the beef. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables while retaining their crunch.
- Prepare Rice Papers: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper at a time into the warm water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes soft and flexible, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
- Assemble Rolls: Place a few fresh basil leaves in the center of the softened rice paper. Spoon a generous amount of the beef and vegetable mixture over the basil. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly from the bottom up to form a sealed roll.
- Serve: Serve the Thai Basil Beef Rolls fresh with your choice of dipping sauce such as peanut sauce, sweet chili sauce, or soy-lime dressing for added flavor.
Notes
- Work with one rice paper sheet at a time to prevent drying out and tearing.
- Don’t overfill the rolls to make rolling easier and prevent bursting.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness.
- Store any leftover rolls wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Add sliced chili peppers or spicy dipping sauce to make rolls spicy.
- For a different variation, substitute beef with shrimp or add avocado slices for creaminess.
- Incorporate vermicelli noodles inside the rolls to make them more filling.
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