Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb ground beef (90-93% lean)
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 tsp salt; +/- to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper; +- to taste
  • 2 eggs; beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic; minced/grated (about 4 cloves) ((or 1 tbsp granulated garlic))
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dried parsley ((or 3 tbsp fresh, diced parsley))
  • 3 slices hearty white bread; torn
  • 1/4 cup milk (this is a ballpark measurment) ((enough to cover torn bread in a bowl))

Instruction

  • In a bowl, tear bread into pieces and add enough milk to cover, thoroughly soaking the bread.
  • In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Scoop up soaked bread and squeeze out excess milk. It will be mushy.
  • Add bread to meat bowl.
  • Mix well with hands. Do not over mix or they will be tough.
  • Roll into 1 1/2 in. balls, with your hands.
  • Using a kitchen tablespoon, scoop about a spoonful and quickly fry off in a pan to test for seasonings. Add any additional salt or pepper to taste.