How amazing do these Moussaka Meatballs look? Delicious lamb meatballs, in a tomato and eggplant sauce topped with a creamy white sauce with cheese - yum!!
These Moussaka Meatballs won’t disappoint in the taste department, they are seriously yummy, everything you love about moussaka, in a simple meatballs dish.
I had some lamb mince I needed to use up and bored by the usual dishes I make with lamb, I decided to make something new and well moussaka just screamed out to me with the eggplant (aubergine) that was also sitting in my fridge.
Eggplant is one of my favourite vegetables, when cooked properly it tastes amazing. I love it grilled or roasted, or adding to a tomato based sauce, like this Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce.
However I really didn’t have the time to mess around with the layers, but if you want a more traditional dish then this moussaka is great.
For dinner today however, I decided to veer from the more traditional recipe and make this Moussaka Meatballs instead. My kids especially love meatballs, so I knew this would be a hit.
How amazing does that sauce look? It is spoon worthy, and when a sauce can be eaten with a spoon like that, you know it's good.
Wondering what to serve it with? I just went for some simple mixed vegetables and then made some crispy potato slices. I make this by using the same method as my Perfect Chips, I just slice the potato into rounds instead. The slices are perfect for picking up and using to scoop up the sauce, yes I really did say that. Trust me, its good!
Make me today and if you have any leftovers, this is perfect for freezing.
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All served up with delicious Crispy Potato Slices and Veg - yum!!
Moussaka Meatballs
Ingredients
- 800g (21oz) of lean ground lamb (mince) , or you can use 5% fat ground beef (mince)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 eggplant (aubergine) - approx 650g - chopped
- 800g of fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or you can use canned)
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons of oregano
- 2 teaspoons of paprika
- 240ml (1 cup) of stock
- 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
- salt and black pepper to season
- olive oil spray
- 1.5 cups (360ml) of 2% milk
- 60g parmesan, grated
- 50g of mozzarella, grated
- 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder (or cornstarch or tapioca)
- salt and black pepper
- chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c, 200c, 400f or gas mark
- Season the lamb with salt and black pepper and roll into smallish meatballs
- Place the meatballs on a tray lined with parchment paper, and bake for 10 mins, until lightly brown.
- Remove and and set aside.
- Heat a large pan over a medium heat and spray with olive oil spray.
- Add the onion and garlic and fry for a few minutes to soften.
- Add the aubergine, chopped tomatoes, oregano, paprika, stock and red wine vinegar and bring to a boil, Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 mins until sauce has thickened.
- Then add the meatballs into the sauce.
- In a small saucepan add the milk and slowly heat
- Mix the arrowroot powder with a little water, so it is a smooth paste and stir this into the milk, add a little bit of the parmesan cheese and season with black pepper. Keep stirring with a wooden spoon until the sauce thickens into a smooth white sauce.
- Roughly spoon the white sauce over the top of the meatballs and then top with the remaining parmesan.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 mins, until cheese on top has melted and gone golden.
- Top with some fresh chopped Italian parsley and serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6Amount Per Serving Calories 572.9Total Fat 32.5gSaturated Fat 4.9gCholesterol 24.3mgSodium 956.9mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 4.7gSugar 3.1gProtein 41.7g
Michele Healy says
That looks fantastic. I always steer away from using lamb because of the extra fat but I'm determined to suss out the leanest and give this a go. After all, here in Ireland we're known for our delicious Lamb! Thanks, i love all of your recipes.
Sara says
Just made this.... delicious!!
Bea dodson says
Thank you so much for all your recipes this is by far one of my favs
yvette bayley says
Made this for the first time and will definitely be a regular, absolutely delicious!yv
Dave says
Can this be frozen after cooking?
Thanks
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
it sure can 🙂
Karen Gibbs says
Another tasty meal & a proper white sauce to boot, sheer heaven 🙂
Kerry says
Hi would it be less calories made with beef instead of lamb mince thanks
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
yes if less than 5% fat it sure will be 🙂
Jessica Conlon says
I’m really struggling to think what side would be best with this, any ideas please? It looks delicious
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
these will go with pretty much anything, pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, my garlic and herb roasted potatoes are a favourite to serve with this. I also usually make up a big side salad or some steamed green vegetables.
Karen says
Could someone tell me please if it was it tinned chopped tomatoes that you used . I think I am going to try this tonight . It looks amazing .
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
yes it is canned tomatoes 🙂
Louise says
What stock is recommended for this ?
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
I use lamb or chicken usually. Vegetable would work too.