- 2¾ lb ground beef, 80/20
- 1⅓ lb ground pork
- 1⅓ cup breadcrumbs, plain or panko
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 egg, large
- ⅔ cup milk
- 5½ clove garlic, minced
- 5½ tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
- 2¾ tsp salt
- 1⅓ tsp black pepper
- 2¾ tbsp olive oil, for the basket, optional