These Thai Basil Beef Rolls bring the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine to a fresh, light format that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or entertaining. Savory ground beef is infused with the classic Thai trio of soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce, then elevated with fragrant Thai basil and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. The aromatic beef mixture gets nestled into crisp lettuce leaves that serve as the perfect edible vessel, while fresh lime wedges add a bright, citrusy finish that ties all the flavors together.
Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Recipe by Daily Disher
Thai Basil Beef Rolls feature seasoned ground beef with aromatic Thai basil, garlic, and chili flakes in a savory sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves with fresh lime wedges.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Thai
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Calories
250 kcal
30 minutes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
½ cup Thai basil leaves
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
8 leaves lettuce, large leaves
1 lime, sliced into wedges
Directions
1.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
2.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about five to seven minutes.
3.
Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Cook for another two minutes, ensuring the beef is evenly coated with the sauces.
4.
Toss in the Thai basil leaves and red chili flakes. Cook for another two to three minutes until the basil is wilted and aromatic.
5.
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the beef mixture by scooping it into the lettuce leaves. Garnish with lime wedges on the side and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
250kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg