melitzanes papoutsakia (greek stuffed eggplant)

Ingredients For melitzanes papoutsakia (greek stuffed eggplant)

• 2

  eggplants
• 1 md

  onion, chopped
• 2 clove

  garlic, chopped
• 1/2 lb

  lean ground beef
• 2

  tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 c

  white wine
• 1/2 c

  parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp

  cinnamon, optional
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1

  tomato, sliced
• 1 c

  bechamel sauce
• 1 c

  kefalotyri cheese or pecorino-romano
• BECHAMEL SAUCE
• 2 Tbsp

  butter, unsalted
• 2 Tbsp

  all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 c

  milk
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• dash

  freshly grated nutmeg