Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground meat (mixture of 1/2 beef and 1/2 pork)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese and breadcrumbs (this is best done with clean hands!).
  • Once mixed, add cheese and breadcrumbs, mix until even.
  • Coat a roasting pan or high sided pan with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Roll meat mixture into balls about the size of a golfball and line oiled pan with them.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until done.