Stuffed Eggplant (Papoutsakia) | Chopped

Stuffed Eggplant (Papoutsakia) | Chopped

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Roasted eggplant halves filled with spiced beef ragù and topped with creamy béchamel.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, halved lengthwise
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling eggplant
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup grated kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 large egg yolk

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