Authentic Moussaka Recipe (with Video)

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplant (about 2 pounds/907 g), peeled and cut into ¾-inch (2-cm) cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes, sliced crosswise ¼ inch thick
• 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (½ teaspoon sugar)
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup dry red wine
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1½ lbs 85% lean ground beef
• 1 (15-oz can) crushed tomatoes (1¾ cups; see note)
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• ½ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 large egg yolks