Quick and Delicious 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Quick and Delicious 20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai street food right to your kitchen. With tender ground beef, aromatic Thai basil, and crisp lettuce leaves, these rolls are an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Ready in just 20 minutes, they deliver a satisfying meal with minimal effort while impressing everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 rolls total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the lettuce leaves under cold water and set aside. Mince the garlic and chop the basil.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for about 5 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic, soy sauce, chili flakes, and half of the basil leaves to the skillet. Stir for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix lime juice and sugar until dissolved; adjust sweetness if needed.
- To assemble, place some beef mixture on a lettuce leaf, top with remaining basil leaves, and roll up tightly.
- Serve on a platter drizzled with lime sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg