Here’s a detailed, step-by-step recipe for Sweet Potato Rocambole (Roulade) with Minced Meat. It’s savory, comforting, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
🍠 Sweet Potato Rocambole with Minced Meat
⏱ Time
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 35–40 minutes
- Total: ~1 hour
🍽 Servings
- 6 slices
🛒 Ingredients
Sweet Potato Dough
- 2½ cups cooked sweet potato, mashed (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella or parmesan)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
Minced Meat Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450 g) minced beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin or oregano (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions
🔪 Directions
1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Boil in salted water until very soft (about 15 minutes).
- Drain well and mash until smooth.
- While warm, mix in butter, salt, pepper, cheese, and egg.
- Gradually add cornstarch/flour until a soft, spreadable dough forms.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Make the Minced Meat Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add minced meat and cook until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin/oregano.
- Stir in tomato sauce and cook for 3–5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in parsley.
- Let cool slightly.
3. Assemble the Rocambole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Spread the sweet potato dough evenly into a rectangle (about 10×12 inches / 25×30 cm).
- Spread minced meat evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
- Carefully roll it up using the parchment paper, forming a tight log.
- Place seam-side down on the tray.
4. Bake
- Optional: Brush top with olive oil or beaten egg for color.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until lightly golden and firm.
- Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese on top during last 10 minutes.
5. Serve
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve warm.
✅ Tips & Variations
- Cheesier: Add mozzarella or cream cheese to the filling
- Low-carb: Use cornstarch instead of flour
- Extra veggies: Add carrots, peas, or spinach to the meat
- Make ahead: Assemble, refrigerate, and bake later