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Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a quick and flavorful dish featuring ground beef sautéed with garlic and aromatic Thai basil, served warm in fresh lettuce leaves for a light and tasty meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory soy sauce and the herbal scent of basil, making it perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or appetizer.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon oil (e.g., sesame or vegetable)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed

Optional Ingredients

  • Fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping
  • Chopped chilies
  • Lime wedges


Instructions

  1. Heat oil: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the garlic and beef.
  2. Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing its aroma without burning.
  3. Cook beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook it while breaking it apart with a spatula until it is browned and fully cooked, approximately 6–8 minutes.
  4. Add sauce and basil: Stir in the soy sauce and Thai basil leaves, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until the basil wilts and the sauce is mostly absorbed by the beef.
  5. Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the warm beef mixture inside fresh lettuce leaves. Optionally top with chopped chilies and squeeze lime wedges for extra flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
  • Adjust the amount of chilies according to your preferred spice level.
  • This dish can be served as an appetizer or main course depending on portion size.
  • Use fresh Thai basil for the best flavor; Italian basil can be used in a pinch but will change the flavor profile.
  • For a low-carb meal, serve without rice or noodles, wrapped solely in lettuce leaves.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai