Description
These Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a quick and flavorful 5-ingredient dinner featuring savory ground beef, aromatic basil, and a rich sauce wrapped in soft rolls. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal packed with bold Thai-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 soft sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted.
- Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the sandwich rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced chili peppers or a drizzle of sriracha.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Serve with a side of cucumber salad or steamed rice.
- Store leftover beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
