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Delicious Thai Basil Beef Rolls with tender beef and fresh basil

Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Light and herb-forward rice paper rolls filled with savory ground beef, crunchy vegetables, and fresh basil, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90–95% lean recommended) Keeps the rolls from being greasy.
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce Low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 cup shredded carrots About 2 medium carrots.
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers Red or yellow are sweeter; use any color.
  • Fresh basil leaves Fresh basil leaves Thai basil if available; sweet basil is an acceptable swap.
  • Rice paper wrappers Round, usually 8–9 inches.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tsp neutral oil.
  2. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
  3. When the beef is mostly browned (about 4–6 minutes), stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp hoisin sauce.
  4. Cook until the beef is fully done. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. Add 1 cup shredded carrots and 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers.
  6. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are bright and tender but still have bite.
  7. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Assembly
  1. Fill a shallow bowl with warm water.
  2. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 10–15 seconds until it softens.
  3. Lay it flat on a damp towel or cutting board.
  4. Place a handful (about 2–3 tbsp) of the beef mixture near the bottom third of the wrapper.
  5. Add several fresh basil leaves on top.
  6. Fold the left and right sides over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up.
  7. Repeat until all wrappers and filling are used.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with dipping sauces such as spicy peanut sauce, sweet chili sauce, or a simple mix of soy and lime.

Notes

Store leftover beef separately from rice papers. Keep the cooked beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Assembled rolls can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but they deteriorate quickly.