- 1¼ lb ground beef, 80/20
- ⅔ lb ground pork
- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs, plain or panko
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1½ egg, large
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2½ clove garlic, minced
- 2½ tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1¼ tsp salt
- ⅔ tsp black pepper
- 1¼ tbsp olive oil, for the basket, optional