Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Thai Basil Beef Rolls, perfect for a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 85/15)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil if unavailable)
- 1 large head of romaine or butter lettuce, leaves separated
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup thinly sliced cucumbers
- Cooked jasmine rice (optional, for serving)
- Lime wedges and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and chili (if using). Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, letting the sauce coat the beef.
- Turn off heat and fold in fresh Thai basil until wilted.
- Assemble rolls by spooning beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side and rice, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili for desired heat level.
- Can substitute Thai basil with regular basil if necessary.
- For a lower-carb option, omit the rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg