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Sweet Potato Rocambole with Minced Meat

This Sweet Potato Rocambole is a uniquely savory and sweet dish that combines mashed sweet potatoes with a seasoned minced meat filling, rolled into a cheesy log of goodness.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour add more if needed to hold shape
  • 1 whole egg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Minced Meat Filling
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ lb ground beef (or turkey)
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated cheese (optional, for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mash the boiled sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add Parmesan, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and pliable — it should hold together but not be sticky.
  2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a rectangle (about ½ inch thick). Set aside.
Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Spread the cooked minced meat mixture evenly over the sweet potato base. Leave a small border around the edges.
  2. Using the parchment paper to help, gently roll the rocambole from one short end to the other, keeping it tight but not squished.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the roll (still on parchment) to a baking sheet. Top with grated cheese if desired.
  2. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until lightly golden and set.
Serving
  1. Let cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 16gFat: 12gFiber: 3g

Notes

If your sweet potato base feels too soft, add more flour until it holds its shape. For a vegetarian version, swap the meat for sautéed mushrooms or spinach and ricotta. Use baking parchment for easy rolling and cleanup. Slice with a sharp serrated knife for clean edges.

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