Moussaka (Greek Beef and Eggplant Lasagna)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds eggplant (aubergines) (cut into 0.3" thick slices)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
• 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth/stock
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp butter
• 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1-1/4 tsp Vegeta, vegetable or chicken stock powder (or salt)
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs