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