Sweet Potato Rocambole with Minced Meat

Here’s a delicious and hearty recipe for Sweet Potato Rocambole with Minced Meat—a rolled dish (rocambole) with a savory filling wrapped in mashed sweet potato 🍠🥩✨.

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Ingredients (serves 4)

For the Sweet Potato Base:

• 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1 egg (for binding)

For the Minced Meat Filling:

• 1 lb (450g) minced beef, lamb, or turkey

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup bell pepper, diced (optional)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1–2 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup

Optional Topping:

• Grated cheese

• Fresh herbs for garnish

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Sweet Potato Base

1. Boil or steam sweet potatoes until soft (15–20 minutes).

2. Mash with butter, salt, and pepper. Let cool slightly.

3. Optional: mix in 1 beaten egg to help bind the mash for rolling.

4. Spread mashed sweet potato into a rectangular shape on parchment paper (~½ inch thick).

2. Cook the Minced Meat Filling

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil.

2. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.

3. Add minced meat, breaking it up as it cooks.

4. Stir in paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Cook until mixture is thick and most liquid evaporates. Let cool slightly.

3. Assemble the Rocambole

1. Spread minced meat evenly over the sweet potato layer, leaving a small edge on one side.

2. Using the parchment paper, carefully roll the sweet potato into a log, enclosing the filling.

3. Place seam-side down on a baking dish.

4. Bake

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Optional: sprinkle grated cheese on top.

• Bake 20–25 minutes until heated through and lightly golden.

5. Serve

• Slice into rounds and garnish with fresh herbs.

• Works well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

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Tips

• For extra flavor, roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling for a sweeter, richer taste.

• You can add spinach or mushrooms to the minced meat for extra nutrition.

• Chill slightly before slicing for cleaner slices.