- 1 lb (0.5 kg) extra-lean ground beef
- 2-3 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh Italian herbs, tube variety
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (250 mL) marinara sauce
- prepared mashed potatoes, stiff enough to use in a piping bag
- crumbled bacon and chives, garnish
- 30 mini tin foil cupcake liners
- 1 large piping bag with a large star frosting tip