🍠 Sweet Potato Rocambole (Roulade) with Minced Meat Filling
This dish features a soft, baked sweet potato base rolled around a flavorful minced meat filling. It’s eye-catching, gluten-free (no flour needed in the roll!), and full of sweet-and-savory balance.
🧾 Ingredients
🔸 For the Sweet Potato Base:
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3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled
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2 eggs
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½ cup grated Parmesan or other firm cheese
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg or smoked paprika
🔸 For the Minced Meat Filling:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb (450g) ground beef, turkey, or chicken
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2 tbsp tomato paste or crushed tomatoes
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Salt & pepper to taste
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½ tsp oregano or thyme
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped parsley or spinach for color
🔪 Instructions
1. Prepare the Sweet Potato Base
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Boil or steam sweet potatoes until soft. Drain and mash well.
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Mix in eggs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and spices. The mixture should be spreadable but not runny.
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Line a baking sheet (roughly 12×10 inches / 30×25 cm) with parchment paper. Grease lightly.
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Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly over the parchment to form a rectangle.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20–25 minutes, or until set and firm to the touch.
2. Cook the Minced Meat Filling
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While the base bakes, heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion until soft.
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Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Add ground meat, season with salt, pepper, herbs, and tomato paste.
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Cook until browned and thickened. Stir in herbs or spinach if using. Let cool slightly.
3. Assemble the Rocambole
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Once the base is baked, let it cool for 5 minutes (just until it’s handleable).
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Gently spread the meat mixture evenly across the surface.
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Starting from the short side, roll it up carefully using the parchment paper to help.
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Transfer to a baking dish seam-side down.
4. Optional Second Bake
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Sprinkle top with more cheese if desired.
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Bake again at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes to heat through and crisp the top slightly.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
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Slice into thick rounds and serve with a green salad, steamed veggies, or a dollop of garlic yogurt sauce.
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Great warm or at room temp — even better the next day!
✅ Tips:
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For a vegetarian version: Use lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based mince.
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Want a spicier twist? Add chili flakes or chopped jalapeños to the filling.
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Make it cheesy: Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the meat before rolling.
Would you like a step-by-step visual guide, or a version with chicken curry filling or Mediterranean spices instead?
