Thai Basil Beef Rolls | Fresh Asian-Inspired Meal
Fresh Thai basil beef rolls wrapped in rice paper with crisp veggies, herbs, and savory ground beef. Light, flavorful, and perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 rolls 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
Juice of ½ lime
1 cucumber, julienned
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1–2 carrots, shredded
Fresh Thai basil leaves
Optional: mint or cilantro
8–10 rice paper wrappers
Lettuce or spinach leaves
Dipping Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp chili garlic paste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook beef with garlic in oil until browned. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice. Let cool.
- Prepare vegetables and herbs.
- Dip rice paper in warm water until soft. Lay on damp towel.
- Layer lettuce, beef, vegetables, and herbs.
- Fold sides in and roll tightly.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- Mix dipping sauce ingredients.
- Serve rolls with sauce on the side.
Notes
Use tofu or turkey instead of beef. Add vermicelli noodles or mango for variation. Store with damp paper towel to keep fresh.