This recipe provides instructions for making a Cheesy Sweet Potato and Ground Meat Roll, a savory and visually appealing dish where a seasoned ground meat filling is encased in a layer of mashed sweet potatoes, topped with cheese, and baked until golden brown and bubbly. This creates a delicious combination of the slightly sweet and creamy sweet potato with the savory and flavorful meat filling, all enhanced by melted cheese. It can be served as a main course, sliced into portions, and is often garnished with fresh herbs for added flavor and visual appeal. The image shows two slightly different angles of a long, cylindrical roll placed on a sheet of parchment paper, which is itself on a black serving dish. The roll has a golden-brown and slightly caramelized exterior, with visible melted and bubbly cheese on top that has browned in spots. Sprinkled over the cheese are chopped green herbs, likely parsley or cilantro. The shape and texture suggest a layer of mashed sweet potato forming the outer part of the roll, encasing a filling that is not directly visible but implied to be ground meat. Hands are gently holding the roll, indicating its size and how it might be served.
Based on common recipes for sweet potato and ground meat rolls, the ingredients likely include:
For the Sweet Potato Layer:
- Sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed until smooth.
- Butter or olive oil, added to the mashed sweet potatoes for richness and flavor.
- Milk or cream, to make the mashed sweet potatoes smoother and creamier.
- Salt and pepper, to season the sweet potato layer.
- Optional: Egg yolk, to help bind the sweet potato layer and add richness.
For the Ground Meat Filling:
- Ground meat (beef, turkey, or pork), the protein component of the filling.
- Onion, diced and sautéed, adding a savory base flavor.
- Garlic, minced, for an aromatic element.
- Tomato sauce or paste, adding moisture and a slightly tangy flavor.
- Seasonings (such as cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder), to flavor the meat.
- Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Optional: Other vegetables (such as diced bell peppers, carrots, or peas), for added flavor and texture.
For the Topping:
- Shredded cheese (such as cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend), for a melted and bubbly topping.
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, or chives), for garnish.
The preparation involves first cooking the sweet potatoes until soft, then mashing them with butter or oil, milk or cream, and seasonings. While the sweet potatoes are cooking or cooling slightly, the ground meat filling is prepared by browning the meat in a skillet, then adding diced onion and garlic and sautéing until softened. Tomato sauce or paste and the desired seasonings are mixed in, and the filling is simmered until cooked through and any excess liquid has evaporated. Once both the sweet potato layer and the meat filling are ready, the mashed sweet potato is spread out on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat into a thin, even layer. The seasoned ground meat filling is then spread evenly over the sweet potato layer, leaving a border around the edges. The parchment paper or mat is used to carefully roll up the sweet potato layer around the meat filling to form a log. The roll is then transferred to a baking sheet, topped with shredded cheese, and baked in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly, and the roll is heated through. After baking, the roll is garnished with fresh chopped herbs before being sliced and served.
Cheesy Sweet Potato and Ground Meat Roll is best served warm, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to be gooey.
The texture offers a combination of the smooth and slightly soft sweet potato exterior with a savory and potentially slightly crumbly ground meat filling, all enhanced by the melted and often slightly crispy cheese topping.
The flavor is a balance of the natural sweetness of the sweet potato with the savory and seasoned ground meat, complemented by the richness of the cheese and the freshness of the herbs.
Cheesy Sweet Potato and Ground Meat Roll is a baked dish where a seasoned ground meat filling is rolled up in a layer of mashed sweet potato, topped with cheese, and baked.
The preparation involves cooking and mashing sweet potatoes, preparing a seasoned ground meat filling, spreading the sweet potato into a layer, spreading the meat filling over it, rolling it up, topping with cheese, baking, and garnishing with herbs.
Ingredients ( अनुमानित based on common recipes):
For the Sweet Potato Layer:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5-2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg yolk (optional)
For the Ground Meat Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or pork
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup tomato sauce or 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup diced bell pepper or other vegetables
For the Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella, or a blend
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, or chives, for garnish
Equipment:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Large pot (for boiling sweet potatoes) or oven (for baking)
- Potato masher or fork
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions:
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking sweet potatoes. Pierce sweet potatoes several times and bake until soft, about 45-60 minutes. Alternatively, boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth. Stir in butter or olive oil, milk or cream, salt, pepper, and the optional egg yolk until well combined and creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare Ground Meat Filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Season Filling: Add the tomato sauce or paste, cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine. If using other vegetables, add them now. Simmer the filling for 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through and any excess liquid has evaporated.
- Assemble the Roll: Lay a large piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on a flat surface. Spread the mashed sweet potato evenly over the parchment paper into a thin rectangle, about 12×16 inches.
- Add Filling: Spread the seasoned ground meat filling evenly over the sweet potato layer, leaving about a 1-inch border along the edges.
- Roll it Up: Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll up the sweet potato layer around the meat filling, using the parchment paper or mat to help. Pinch the ends to seal.
- Bake the Roll: Carefully transfer the sweet potato and meat roll onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the roll.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly, and the roll is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the roll cool slightly before slicing into portions. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, cilantro, or chives before serving.
Enjoy this delicious Cheesy Sweet Potato and Ground Meat Roll!