Description
These Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring ground beef cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and spicy red chili, combined with savory sauces and fresh Thai basil. Wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy carrots and peanuts, they offer a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making for a delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 8 large lettuce leaves, for wrapping
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Optional: Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and aromatic.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the beef is thoroughly browned and no longer pink.
- Add seasoning and sauces: Sprinkle the sliced red chili over the beef. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper as needed, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Incorporate Thai basil: Lower the heat slightly and add the fresh Thai basil leaves. Cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the basil to wilt and meld with the beef mixture.
- Assemble the rolls: Remove the skillet from heat. Place a large lettuce leaf on a plate, then spoon a generous portion of the basil beef mixture onto the center of the leaf.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle grated carrots and chopped peanuts over the beef. Optionally, add a spoonful of cooked jasmine rice for extra heartiness.
- Roll the lettuce: Fold in the sides of the lettuce leaf and roll it over the filling to create a compact roll, securing the ingredients inside.
- Repeat: Repeat the assembly process with the remaining lettuce leaves and beef mixture until all are used.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the Thai Basil Beef Rolls while warm, perfect as a light meal or appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red chili to control the spiciness.
- Use sturdy lettuce leaves like butter lettuce or romaine for easier rolling.
- For a lower-carb option, omit the jasmine rice topping.
- Can be served with a side of dipping sauce like sweet chili or a lime-based sauce for added flavor.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the cooked beef if necessary to avoid soggy rolls.
