Moussaka

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Moussaka is a savory Mediterranean casserole of layered meat and vegetables. This Greek version is made with ground beef or lamb, creamy béchamel, grilled eggplant, and potatoes.

subheading: Meat sauce:

2 pounds ground lamb or beef

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons tomato paste

½ cup dry red wine

Zest of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste

Kosher salt to taste

subheading: Bechamel sauce:

1 stick unsalted butter

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

4 cups whole milk

4 egg yolks

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

subheading: To assemble:

3 large globe eggplants

½ cup salt

8 cups water

2 to 3 Yukon gold or other yellow potatoes

1 cup grated mizithra (or pecorino or Parmesan) cheese

Extra virgin olive oil

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

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