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Easy Homemade Thai Basil Beef Spring Rolls

Delicious Easy Homemade Thai Basil Beef Spring Rolls Recipe

Easy Homemade Thai Basil Beef Spring Rolls are a delightful gateway to flavor-packed goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef You can substitute with ground chicken or pork
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Can be substituted with gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes/Sriracha Optional
  • ½ cup Thai Basil Leaves, chopped Substitute with sweet basil and mint if necessary
For the Wrapper
  • 12 Rice Paper Wrappers Find in the international aisle
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 medium Carrot, finely shredded
  • ½ medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Extra Basil Leaves Optional for garnish
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • small bowl
  • Damp surface for assembly

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and optional chili flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove skillet from heat and mix in chopped Thai basil. Let the filling cool slightly.
  5. Organize the assembly area with cooling filling, fresh veggies, and a shallow dish of warm water.
  6. Dip each rice paper wrapper gently into warm water for 15-20 seconds until pliable.
  7. Place a spoonful of beef filling and a handful of fresh veggies on the lower third of the wrapper.
  8. Start rolling tightly from the bottom, folding in the sides, until the filling is enveloped.
  9. Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl for the dipping sauce.
  10. Plate the spring rolls and serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra basil leaves for added freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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