Ah, that sounds delicious! I can help you with a full recipe for Sweet Potato Rocambole with Minced Meat—a savory roulade where sweet potato acts as the “cake” that wraps around a seasoned minced meat filling. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Base:
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2 large sweet potatoes (about 500–600g)
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2 eggs
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2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs or almond flour (for gluten-free option)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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½ tsp smoked paprika or nutmeg (optional, for flavor)
For the Minced Meat Filling:
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300–400g minced meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small carrot, finely grated (optional, for sweetness & moisture)
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1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
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1–2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For Topping (Optional):
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Grated cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or parmesan)
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Fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sweet Potato Base
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Peel and boil or steam the sweet potatoes until soft (about 15–20 minutes).
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Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Let them cool slightly.
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Mix in eggs, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), salt, pepper, and optional spices until you get a thick, pliable mixture.
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Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking tray, forming a rectangle about ½–1 cm thick.
2. Prepare the Minced Meat Filling
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
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Add minced meat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
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Stir in carrot, tomato paste (if using), thyme/oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
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Let the mixture cool slightly.
3. Assemble the Rocambole
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Spread the minced meat mixture evenly over the sweet potato base.
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Carefully roll the sweet potato from one edge to form a roulade (like a Swiss roll), using the parchment paper to help guide it.
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Place the roll seam-side down on a baking sheet.
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Optionally, sprinkle grated cheese on top.
4. Bake
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Bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the roll is heated through.
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Let it cool slightly before slicing to avoid cracking.
5. Serve
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Slice into 2–3 cm thick rolls.
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Garnish with fresh herbs.
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Serve with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or a light sauce (like yogurt or tomato sauce).
💡 Tips:
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If the sweet potato mixture feels too soft, add a bit more breadcrumbs or flour to help it hold shape.
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You can also add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the meat for extra flavor.
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For a lower-carb version, almond flour or coconut flour works perfectly.
If you want, I can also give you a shortcut version where the sweet potato acts like a “wrap” without needing to pre-bake into a rectangle—super quick and still delicious.