Layered Eggplant and Lamb Casserole (Moussaka)

Name: Layered Eggplant and Lamb Casserole (Moussaka)
Ingredients: 4 pounds eggplant (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt; ground black pepper; 2 pounds ground lamb; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons); 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup); Pinch ground nutmeg

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Moussaka may be a clichéd symbol of Greek cooking, its reputation ruined by too many heavy, tasteless versions. But when made right, this eggplant and lamb casserole is an enticing mix of flavors...

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Lamb
Vegetables
Casseroles
Main Courses

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Ingredients

4 pounds eggplant (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
ground black pepper
2 pounds ground lamb
1 medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
Pinch ground nutmeg