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Thai Basil Beef Rolls

These Thai basil beef rolls are quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights, encasing lean ground beef, crisp vegetables, and fresh basil in light rice-paper wrappers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce Use low-sodium if watching salt.
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce Substitute with hoisin + a teaspoon of honey if needed.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots For texture and color.
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers Any color; red or orange give a sweeter note.
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves Use Thai basil if available; otherwise, regular sweet basil works.
  • 8 sheets rice paper wrappers Store-bought rice paper keeps for months in a cool pantry.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the lean ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
  3. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and starts to brown, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauces reduce slightly and coat the beef.
  5. Add shredded carrots and chopped bell peppers. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Remove the pan from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves until they start to wilt.
Assembly
  1. Prepare a shallow dish of warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for about 10–15 seconds until pliable.
  2. Place the softened wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon ~1/8 of the filling across the lower third of the wrapper.
  3. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly toward the top.
  4. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  5. Serve immediately or cover with a damp towel to keep from drying out.

Notes

Serve with dipping sauces like sweet chili or peanut sauce. Best enjoyed with cucumber salad and jasmine rice.