Thai Basil Beef Mince Spring Rolls

Eleanor Craig

These Thai Basil Beef Mince Spring Rolls are a vibrant fusion of traditional Thai flavors and modern street food appeal. Juicy beef mingles with aromatic Thai basil, wrapped in crisp rice paper to provide a delightful contrast of textures.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Course Appetizer

Cuisine East / Southeast Asian

Servings servings

Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients

Filling

400 grams ground beef (minced beef) - preferably grass-fed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil - for sautéing
1 tablespoon garlic - minced
1 tablespoon ginger - minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup Thai basil - fresh, roughly chopped
1 medium carrot - grated

Spring Roll Assembly

12 medium rice paper wrappers
1 cup bean sprouts - fresh
1 medium cucumber - julienned
1 medium red chili - thinly sliced, optional for garnish

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add beef mince to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar.
Lower the heat and fold in the Thai basil leaves and grated carrot. Cook until wilted and fragrant, around 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Prepare each rice paper wrapper one at a time by soaking in warm water until pliable, about 15 seconds. Lay flat on a clean surface.
Place a small amount of the cooled beef mixture, bean sprouts, and cucumber at the bottom third of the wrapper. Roll tightly like a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go.
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Serve rolls immediately, optionally garnished with thin slices of red chili.

Notes

For a vegetarian variant, substitute minced tofu for beef and use a vegetarian fish sauce substitute.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1264mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3022IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 5mg

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