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