Thai Basil Beef Rolls: An Amazing Ultimate 5-Ingredient Dinner
Thai Basil Beef Rolls offer a delicious and easy-to-make dinner option that combines savory ground beef, fresh Thai basil, and crisp bell peppers wrapped in tender rice paper. With just five simple ingredients, this recipe delivers vibrant flavors and a satisfying texture perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Wrap
- 1 package rice paper wrappers
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef by stirring and breaking it apart until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the soy sauce and mix in the bell pepper slices. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the peppers to soften slightly.
- Remove from Heat: Take the skillet off the heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves until well combined. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.
- Soak the Rice Paper: Fill a shallow dish with warm water and dip one rice paper wrapper in the water for about 10-15 seconds until it softens.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place the softened rice paper on a clean, flat surface. Spoon a small amount of the beef mixture onto the lower third of the wrapper.
- Roll It Up: Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly from bottom to top to form a neat roll.
- Repeat: Continue soaking, filling, and rolling the remaining rice paper wrappers with the beef mixture.
- Cook the Rolls: Heat a little oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Place the rolls seam-side down and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve Warm: Remove the rolls from the skillet and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy their full flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like sweet chili or peanut sauce for added flavor.
- Make sure not to over-soak the rice paper wrappers; they should be pliable but not too soft to avoid tearing.
- Leftover filling can be used as a topping for rice or noodles if not rolling all the mixture.
- Fresh Thai basil is essential for the authentic flavor; substitute with holy basil or fresh sweet basil if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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