Thai Basil Beef Rolls – 6 Bold Savory Layers
Thai Basil Beef Rolls feature savory garlic-chili beef with fresh Thai basil and crisp vegetables wrapped in rice paper or lettuce.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic minced
1 small red chili thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1 carrot julienned
1 small cucumber julienned
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
8 rice paper sheets or lettuce leaves
1 tablespoon neutral oil if needed
Instructions
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Sauté garlic and chili in a skillet.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned.
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Stir in fish sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer briefly.
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Remove from heat and fold in Thai basil.
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Soften rice paper in warm water.
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Fill with beef and vegetables, then roll tightly.
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Serve immediately with dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
Do not over-soak rice paper. Use fresh Thai basil for authentic flavor.