Sheikh Mahshi (Meat-Stuffed Vegetables)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion ((diced))
• 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 1 cup Italian parsley ((chopped))
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp curry powder ((hot or mild))
• 1 tsp allspice ((or Arabic 7 spice))
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 medium potatoes
• 3 small eggplant ((or 2 medium))
• 3 medium bell peppers
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp citric acid