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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef & pork or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley -more if using fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt - Diamond Crystal kosher-use less of other salts
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 slices bread, soaked in milk (or 1/2 cup panko soaked in milk)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning mix
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- opt: 1/2 cup grated cheese-reduce salt if using
- CHECK & ADJUST AMOUNTS
Preparation
Step 1
Mix bread & milk, let absorb; add seasoning ingredients, mix well
Add ground meat, mix all together but do not over mix
Make a small "burger" & cook in frying pan to check for seasoning-adjust if necessary
Use ice cream scoop to portion into balls, roll gently & place on foil lined sheet pan
broil or pan fry til golden;
Add to simmering tomato sauce