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