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Thai Basil Beef Rolls: A Fresh & Flavorful Meal

An easy-to-follow recipe for Thai Basil Beef Rolls, featuring a savory ground beef filling, fresh vegetables, and a zesty chili-lime dipping sauce. Perfect for a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner that's packed with authentic Thai flavor.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Shallot finely chopped
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 90/10 recommended
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 cup Fresh Thai Basil Leaves packed
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
For the Rolls
  • 12 Rice Paper Wrappers 8-inch diameter
  • 4 oz Vermicelli Rice Noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 1 head Butter Lettuce leaves separated
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 1 Cucumber julienned
For the Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fish Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 3 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce or more, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Shallow Dish (for rice paper)
  • 1 Small Bowl (for sauce)

Method
 

  1. Prepare vermicelli rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain well, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil and lime juice. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together all dipping sauce ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  5. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 15-20 seconds until pliable. Lay it flat. On the bottom third, layer a lettuce leaf, a small amount of noodles, carrots, cucumber, and about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef filling.
  6. Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, fold in the sides, and then roll tightly to the top. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  7. Serve the Thai Basil Beef Rolls immediately with the chili-lime dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalProtein: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 4g

Notes

Don't oversoak the rice paper; a brief dip is all that's needed.
Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you begin assembling for a smooth process.
The rolls are best served fresh as the rice paper can dry out upon storing.
Keyword fresh spring rolls,rice paper rolls,Thai basil beef

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