Description
Sizzling Thai Basil Beef Rolls bring an explosion of flavor straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Wrap tender beef, aromatic herbs, and zesty seasonings into perfect little parcels that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced into strips
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Mix 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp red chili flakes in a bowl. Coat your 1 lb flank steak strips thoroughly in this marinade.
- Let your marinated beef rest for 10-15 minutes to absorb flavors deeply.
- Warm 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Sear beef strips for 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper onto your beef. Transfer meat to a plate and allow it to cool slightly.
- Pour warm water into a shallow dish. Submerge a rice paper wrapper for 5-10 seconds until it becomes pliable and translucent.
- Lay the softened wrapper on a clean surface. Center 2-3 basil leaves and 2-3 cilantro leaves in the middle.
- Add thin strips of cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper across the herbs.
- Place 2-3 beef strips on top of the vegetables.
- Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling. Tuck in the sides and roll tightly.
- Repeat the process with remaining ingredients to create 12 rolls.
- Arrange rolls on a serving platter. Prepare a quick dipping sauce using 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp sugar.
Notes
- Check the beef’s marinating time carefully, as 15 minutes helps flavors penetrate without toughening the meat.
- Use rice paper quickly after softening to prevent tearing and ensure smooth rolling technique.
- Select fresh herbs like Thai basil and cilantro for authentic flavor and vibrant color in your rolls.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace soy sauce with tamari and check fish sauce ingredients carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg