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Thai Basil Beef Spring Rolls Recipe

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Thai Basil Beef Rolls combine savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, ginger, and aromatic Thai basil, wrapped in soft flour tortillas or fresh rice paper, accompanied by crisp vegetables and a tangy dipping sauce. This flavorful Asian-inspired appetizer or light meal is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha (optional)
  • ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped

For Assembling:

  • 12 small flour tortillas or rice paper wrappers
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 carrot, finely shredded
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Extra basil leaves (optional)

Dipping Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Cook Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned thoroughly. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
  3. Season Meat: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and chili flakes or sriracha if using. Cook all together for 2 to 3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  4. Add Basil and Cool: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the chopped fresh Thai basil leaves, and let the beef mixture cool slightly to make it easier to handle.
  5. Prepare Wrappers: Lay out tortillas on a flat surface or if using rice paper wrappers, soften them by dipping in warm water briefly until pliable.
  6. Assemble Rolls: Place a spoonful of the beef filling onto each tortilla or rice wrapper. Add shredded lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and some extra basil leaves as desired.
  7. Roll Them Up: Roll the wrappers tightly like a burrito or traditional spring roll, ensuring the filling is snug inside.
  8. Make Dipping Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  9. Serve: Serve the rolls with the dipping sauce on the side for dipping and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Rice paper wrappers will give a lighter, fresher texture compared to flour tortillas.
  • Chili flakes or sriracha can be adjusted based on your preferred spice level or omitted for mild flavor.
  • Using fresh Thai basil is key for authentic aromatic flavor; if unavailable, substitute with sweet basil.
  • This recipe can be prepared in advance and assembled just before serving to keep the wrappers from becoming soggy.
  • Vegetables can be varied; adding bean sprouts or mint leaves works well too.

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