Description
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a quick and flavorful appetizer or light meal, featuring savory ground beef sautéed with garlic and aromatic Thai basil, served in fresh lettuce leaves for a refreshing wrap. This dish combines the rich umami of soy sauce with the vibrant herbal notes of basil, complemented optionally by spicy chilies and tangy lime wedges for a perfect bite anytime.
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 the oil: Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the garlic and beef.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, releasing its aromatic flavor.
- Cook ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook it thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spatula as it browns. This should take about 6 to 8 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add soy sauce and basil: Stir in the soy sauce and Thai basil leaves, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the basil wilts and the sauce is mostly absorbed into the beef.
- Serve warm: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the beef mixture warm. Spoon the beef into fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping and top with optional chopped chilies and lime wedges to taste.
Notes
- Use coconut aminos as a soy sauce alternative for a gluten-free option.
- Add chopped chilies according to your spice preference for extra heat.
- Serve wrapped in lettuce leaves for a low-carb and refreshing presentation.
- The dish can be served with steamed rice to make it a more substantial meal.
- Thai basil imparts a distinct flavor not easily substituted; if unavailable, use sweet basil as a last resort.
