Bulgarian Moussaka Recipe - Traditional Balkan Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb (or beef)
• 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 cups whole milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup grated aged sheep's milk cheese (such as Bulgarian sirene or feta)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste