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