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Thai basil beef spring rolls with translucent rice paper wrappers filled with seasoned ground beef and fresh Thai basil leaves, glazed with sweet chili sauce, served on a wooden board with spicy Thai chili dipping sauce with red chili flakes

Thai Basil Beef Rolls

These crave-worthy Thai Basil Beef Rolls feature a savory, spicy ground beef and basil filling wrapped in rice paper and pan-fried until blistered, crispy, and chewy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 10 sheets rice paper Round sheets
  • 1 cup Thai basil Fresh leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 red chilies Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce Flavor base
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Salty
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce Umami
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce For color
  • 1 teaspoon sugar To balance heat
  • 2 tablespoon oil For frying

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or Skillet For filling
  • 1 Non-stick Pan For frying rolls
  • 1 Cutting board For assembly

Method
 

  1. Stir-fry garlic, chilies, and beef until browned. Add sauces and mix well.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves until wilted.
  3. Dip rice paper in water. Place a fresh basil leaf in center, top with beef, and roll tightly.
  4. Pan-fry rolls in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  5. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

Place a fresh basil leaf on the rice paper before the filling to create the beautiful visual effect shown in the photos. Use a non-stick pan to prevent the rice paper from tearing.