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Thai Basil Beef Rolls

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Thai Basil Beef Rolls are fresh and flavorful hand-held bites filled with savory stir-fried beef, fragrant Thai basil, crisp veggies, and wrapped in rice paper. Served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce, they make a perfect appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 8 rice paper wrappers
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Fresh mint and cilantro leaves (optional)
  • For dipping sauce:
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with garlic and shallot until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Cook 1–2 more minutes until well combined. Stir in Thai basil leaves and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat.
  3. Dip one rice paper wrapper into warm water for about 5–10 seconds until soft. Lay flat on a clean surface.
  4. In the center of the wrapper, layer a few slices of red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, optional herbs, and a spoonful of the beef mixture.
  5. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll up tightly from the bottom like a burrito. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  6. For the dipping sauce, whisk together hoisin sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, and Sriracha. Add warm water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Serve rolls immediately with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Use lettuce leaves inside the rolls for added crunch.
  • Prep all ingredients before softening rice paper to make rolling easier.
  • These rolls are best eaten fresh but can be stored for a few hours covered in damp paper towel and plastic wrap.
  • Substitute ground chicken or tofu for a lighter or vegetarian option.

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