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