Description
A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired dish featuring juicy beef, fresh basil, and crisp vegetables wrapped in rice paper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (ideally 90–93% lean)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 large carrot)
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1 small shallot or 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 12–14 fresh Thai basil leaves (more for garnish)
- 6 rice paper wrappers (standard 22–24 cm size)
- Fresh lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: shred the carrot, chop the bell pepper and shallot, mince the garlic, and pluck the basil leaves.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until mostly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, cooking until beef is fully cooked (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C).
- Add shredded carrots and chopped bell pepper to the pan, cooking for 2–3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Prepare rice paper wrappers by dipping each into warm water for about 5–10 seconds, then lay flat on a clean surface.
- Assemble each roll by placing the beef-veg mixture across the lower third of the wrapper, topping with basil leaves and a squeeze of lime. Roll tightly and seal.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
Perfect for gatherings, easy to customize with additional herbs or spices. Keep rolled wrappers covered with a damp towel if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg