Description
Bright, fresh, and satisfyingly savory, these Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a delightful balance of fragrant herbs, crisp vegetables, and warm seasoned meat wrapped in delicate rice paper.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground chicken/shrimp)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (or 1 tsp honey + 1 tsp ketchup)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers, thin strips (any color)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (Thai basil or sweet basil)
- 6 sheets rice paper wrappers
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce (or honey + ketchup) and cook an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the cooked meat cool for about 5 minutes.
- Shred the carrots and cut the bell peppers into thin matchsticks.
- Dip one rice paper wrapper in warm water for 5–10 seconds until pliable, then lay it flat on a clean surface for assembly.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of the cooked meat onto the lower third of the wrapper, add a small handful of shredded carrots, some bell pepper strips, and 2–3 basil leaves.
- Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly to seal.
- Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce or enjoy them plain.
Notes
For best texture, assemble rolls just before serving. Leftover meat can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Wrapping
- Cuisine: Thai