20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe
The 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe is perfect for busy days when you want fast and tasty food.
Ingredients
- Ground beef – 400g
- Fresh Thai basil – 1 cup
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Onion – ½ cup chopped
- Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
- Oyster sauce – 1 tbsp
- Fish sauce – 1 tsp
- Brown sugar – 1 tsp
- Chili flakes – ½ tsp
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Rice paper or lettuce leaves – 12 sheets
- Shredded carrots – ½ cup
- Cucumber strips – ½ cup
Instructions
Heat the Pan
- Heat a pan with oil on medium heat until warm and ready for cooking.
Add the Garlic
- Add chopped garlic and cook until golden. Stir gently to release aroma and flavor.
Cook the Beef
- Add ground beef to the pan and cook. Break the beef into small pieces while stirring slowly.
Add Onion and Sauces
- Mix in onions, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Let everything cook together well.
Add Chili and Basil
- Add chili flakes and fresh basil leaves. Cook until the basil softens and blends with beef.
Prepare the Roll Base
- Place rice paper or lettuce on a clean board. Keep everything flat and dry.
Add Vegetables
- Place cucumber and carrot strips in the center. Keep the amount light for smooth rolling.
Add the Beef Mix
- Spoon warm basil beef on top of the vegetables. Do not overfill the rolls.
Roll Gently
- Fold edges inward and roll tightly. Make each roll firm and neat for better shape.
Serve Fresh
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce. The rolls taste best when fresh, warm, and crunchy.
Notes
- Do not overcook basil because it loses flavor quickly.
- Use lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
- Chill rice paper slightly for firmer rolls.
- Add more chili flakes for extra heat and spice.
- Prepare vegetables earlier to save time.