20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls
These 20 minute Thai basil beef rolls are a quick and flavorful dish with savory beef, aromatic basil, and a slightly sweet and spicy sauce wrapped in soft rolls or lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Garlic cloves (minced)
- Shallot or onion (finely chopped)
- Fresh Thai basil leaves
- Red chili or chili flakes
- Soy sauce
- Fish sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Brown sugar
- Lime juice
- Vegetable oil
- Soft rolls or lettuce leaves
- Cucumber slices
- Shredded carrots
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shallot or onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and chili, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar, then pour into the pan.
- Cook until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
- Remove from heat and stir in Thai basil and lime juice.
- Spoon the mixture into rolls or lettuce leaves and top with cucumber and carrots.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili.
- Use lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Substitute ground chicken, turkey, or tofu if desired.
- Thai basil gives the most authentic flavor, but regular basil can be used.
- Store beef mixture separately and assemble fresh.
- Serve over rice for a different variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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