Eggplant Moussaka

Ingredients (24)

• 2 lbs eggplants sliced 3/8" thick
• 4 yellow potatoes sliced 3/8" thick
• vegetable oil for frying
• Meat Filling:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 red onions chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 14 oz chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• Bechamel Sauce:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk room temperature
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 egg yolks