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
Scale
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
- Heat oil: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the garlic and beef.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing its aroma without burning.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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