This Easy Thermomix Moussaka is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Layers of tomato and lamb mince sauce, sliced potatoes and grilled eggplant... all covered with the deliciously cheesy sauce. Talk about YUM!
When it comes to comfort food, this Thermomix Moussaka is right up there. It's the perfect meal to make on a cold winters night. Trust me... that oozy-gooey cheesy layer is irresistible!
This recipe makes a very large dish of moussaka (perfect if you're feeding a large family!). But if you do happen to have any leftovers, cut them into slices and pop them into the freezer for a 'grab and reheat' weeknight dinner.
One little word of warning... our Thermomix Moussaka is a bit messy! Don't be worried when you're dishing it up and you've got cheese sauce oozing over the bottom layers - it's only going to make it even more delicious! So embrace the messiness and enjoy our super yummy moussaka!
Easy Thermomix Moussaka
Ingredients
For the tomato / lamb sauce
- 1 brown onion, halved
- 1 garlic clove
- 15 g olive oil
- 500 g lamb mince
- 2 tbs parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoon oregano leaves
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 500 g passata or tomato pasta sauce
- 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
- 2 potatoes, thinly sliced
For the cheese sauce
- 125 g cheddar cheese
- 30 g butter
- 20 g plain flour
- 250 g milk
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
To make the tomato / lamb sauce
- Place the onion and garlic into the Thermomix bowl and chop for 5-7 seconds, Speed 7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add olive oil, lamb mince, parsley, oregano and cinnamon and cook for 10 minutes, 100 degrees, REVERSE, Speed 1.
- Add passata and cook for 15-20 minutes, 100 degrees, REVERSE, Speed 1.
- Preheat a grill on high, spray the thinly sliced eggplant with olive oil and and grill for 4-6 minutes or until golden (turn once).
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Grease a 3 litre casserole dish with olive oil.
- Layer the eggplant slices, potato slices and lamb mixture.
To make the cheese sauce
- In a clean Thermomix bowl, add the cheddar cheese and blitz for 10 seconds, Speed 10 or until finely grated.
- Add the butter, plain flour, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and cook for 7 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 4.
- Pour the cheese over the top of the layers in the moussaka casserole dish. Sprinkle over the mozzarella cheese and bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden and cooked through (you may need to add a sheet of foil if the cheese is browning too much).
Adaire says
We gave this a go and found the potato and eggplant were undercooked despite following the longer cook times. The cheese and meat sauce were delicious however
Lucy says
Hi Adaire, all ovens are different so you may need to try cooking it a little longer (until the vegetables are cooked through). Also you may like to slice the vegetables a little thinner if you prefer.
Ally says
Yes! Us too! I tried this tonight and the potatoes were still crunchy and raw even after 50 minutes. They were very thinly sliced too. Wonder what went wrong.
Tom Close says
Absolutely delicious… I added a Knorr chicken stock and a tablespoon of balsamic.
Lucy says
Great work!!
Jane says
Thank you so much for your great recipes and inspiration.
Can I please ask if you are able to change the solid colour block where your recipe titles are? I print a lot of your recipes and it uses a lot of ink due to that block of dark colour at the top.
Chris says
I have tried a few thermomix moussaka recipes. My ratings are always based on how close the recipe is to my originl, old school method recipes. This recipe is actually better than my original. Absolutely delicious and makes enough to feed a crowd. Thank you!
Lucy says
Oh that's absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for the lovely feedback!
Melissa says
Yum! Doubled the recipe!!! Beautiful, give this a go!
Lucy says
Thank you so much!
Liz Lockyear says
Made this tonight, didn't change anything and enjoyed a delicious meal - thank you
Lauren Matheson says
That's wonderful, so glad you enjoyed it xx
Michelle says
This is my second time making this. I use plant based ‘mince’ and used two eggplants this time. Such a lovely dish.
Lucy Mathieson says
Perfect!!
Gail says
This looks delicious. If I want to make it vegetarian I just leave out the lamb mince right. I love your recipes. I live in Australia.
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Gail, thanks so much for your lovely words xx yes, you would leave the mince out to make it vegetarian 🙂
monika.kollios says
Hi Gail. I am living in Greece. Moussaka is a very popular dish. Often I replace the meet with mushrooms. I believe, replacing is better than leaving something completely.
Lauren Matheson says
Thank you Monika x