- ¾ lb ground beef, 80/20
- ⅓ lb ground pork
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, plain or panko
- ⅛ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg, large
- ⅛ cup milk
- 1½ clove garlic, minced
- 1½ tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
- ¾ tsp salt
- ⅓ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tbsp olive oil, for the basket, optional