Moussaka
INGREDIENTS
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EGGPLANT
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2 large eggplants (about 2 3/4 pounds), unpeeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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MEAT SAUCE
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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Pinch of ground cloves
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1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus to taste
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Freshly ground pepper
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1 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes (with puree), roughly chopped
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1 bay leaf
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CUSTARD SAUCE
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk, room temperature
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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Pinch of ground nutmeg
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1 large egg
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2 large egg yolks
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1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
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3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano
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