- 3 lb ground beef, 80/20
- 1½ lb ground pork
- 1½ cup breadcrumbs, plain or panko
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 egg, large
- ¾ cup milk
- 6 clove garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
- 3 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil, for the basket, optional