Thai Basil Beef Rolls
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.
4
servings15
minutes15
minutes250
kcal30
minutesIngredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
0.5 cup Thai basil leaves
0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
8 leaves lettuce, large leaves
1 lime, sliced into wedges
Directions
- 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.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about five to seven minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Cook for another two minutes, ensuring the beef is evenly coated with the sauces.
- Toss in the Thai basil leaves and red chili flakes. Cook for another two to three minutes until the basil is wilted and aromatic.
- 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
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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.
