Description
Delightful rolls filled with savory ground beef, fresh Thai basil, and crisp bell peppers, wrapped in rice paper for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 package rice paper wrappers
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring and breaking apart the meat until it’s fully browned and cooked through.
- Add flavor: Sprinkle the soy sauce over the meat and toss in the sliced bell peppers. Stir to combine and allow everything to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting the peppers soften slightly.
- Remove from heat: Once your filling is cooked, take the skillet off the heat and gently fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves.
- Soak the rice paper: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip a single rice paper wrapper into the water for 10-15 seconds or until it becomes pliable, but not too soggy.
- Assemble the rolls: Lay the softened rice paper on a clean and flat surface. Spoon a small amount of the beef mixture onto the lower third of the wrapper.
- Roll it up: Start by folding the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, tucking it neatly. Fold in the sides and then roll it tightly from the bottom to the top.
- Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling until you have a satisfying stack of rolls.
- Cook the rolls: In the same skillet, add a little oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Place the rolls seam-side down in the skillet and cook until they turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Serve warm: Once the rolls are suitably crispy, remove them from the skillet. Allow them to cool for a minute before indulging.
Notes
For best results, make the beef mixture a day in advance and assemble the rolls just before cooking. You can also air-fry the rolls for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 rolls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg