- 1¾ lb ground beef, 80/20
- ¾ lb ground pork
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs, plain or panko
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 egg, large
- ½ cup milk
- 3½ clove garlic, minced
- 3½ tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1¾ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 1¾ tbsp olive oil, for the basket, optional