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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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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Thai
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 10 rolls
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

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

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

Instructions 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 2rolls | Calories: 250kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) | Sodium: 550mg (24%) | Potassium: 200mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 300IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)