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Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe

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Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring ground beef cooked with aromatic Thai basil, garlic, and shallots, wrapped in delicate rice paper with fresh herbs and vegetables. These rolls offer a delicious combination of savory, spicy, and tangy flavors, perfect as a light meal or party snack.

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 minced Thai chili
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped

Wrap & Vegetables

  • 8 to 10 rice paper wrappers
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional)
  • 1/4 cup julienned carrots or cucumbers (optional)

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/4 cup dipping sauce (soy-lime or chili-garlic blend)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Aromatics and Ground Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and finely chopped shallot until they become fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, to develop the base flavors.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart into small pieces with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
  3. Add Seasonings: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes to the beef. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  4. Finish the Filling: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in fresh lime juice and chopped Thai basil leaves. Let the filling cool slightly to avoid tearing the rice paper during rolling.
  5. Prepare the Rolling Station: Fill a shallow plate with warm water to soften the rice paper wrappers. Arrange the cooled beef filling, fresh herbs, and vegetables nearby for easy access.
  6. Soften Rice Paper: Dip a single rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 5 to 10 seconds until pliable, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
  7. Add Filling to Wrapper: Place a portion of the beef filling near the bottom edge of the wrapper, then add fresh mint, cilantro, green onions, and julienned carrots or cucumbers if using.
  8. Roll the Wrap: Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling, tuck in the sides snugly, and roll tightly towards the top to form a neat roll.
  9. Repeat: Continue the process with the remaining wrappers and filling until all rolls are made.
  10. Serve: Slice the rolls in half diagonally and serve with the dipping sauce on the side for a bright, zesty accompaniment.

Notes

  • Rice paper wrappers are delicate and can tear easily; avoid soaking them for too long.
  • For spicier rolls, increase the amount of chili flakes or add fresh chili slices to the filling.
  • Fresh herbs like mint and cilantro add freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • These rolls are best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the rice paper.
  • Store leftover prepared beef filling separately and reheat before assembling more rolls.

Keywords: Thai basil beef rolls, rice paper rolls, Asian beef appetizers, fresh beef wraps, Thai appetizer

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