Eggplant Moussaka

Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 8 Servings
Source: Cuisine at Home, February 2010
Category: Beef

Ingredients
1 1⁄2 pound Ground Beef
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 pounds Eggplant (cubed)
1 pound Russet Potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 cup Onion (diced)
6 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1⁄2 cup Red Wine
14 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  dash Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper
4 tablespoons Butter
1⁄4 cup Flour
2 cups Milk
1⁄4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
2 whole Eggs
1⁄2 cup Parmesan (plus 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons Feta Cheese

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Cook beef in oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes, breaking up chunks. Drain fat from meat; return meat to skillet. Add eggplant, potatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, and cinnamon; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in wine; cook, uncovered, until liquid evaporates, 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; simmer to reduce juices. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt butter for the bechamel in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Add milk, bring to a boil, and whisk until thickened. Remove pan from heat; add 1/2 cup Parmesan and nutmeg.
  4. Whisk eggs in a bowl and add some of the hot milk mixture to the eggs; whisk to combine. Whisk egg mixture into milk mixture in pan.
  5. To assemble, layer meat mixture in bottom of the prepared dish; top with bechamel. Sprinkle moussaka with 2 tablespoons Parmesan and feta cheeses; bake until top is golden, 45-55 minutes. Remove moussaka from oven; allow it to cool on a rack for 20 minutes before serving.