Classic Italian Meatballs (Tender and Juicy!) | Family Recipes | Umami

Ingredients

• ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs (from 1-2 slices white bread, crust removed)
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan cheese)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped or grated)
• 1 tablespoon Diamond kosher salt (OR 2 teaspoons Morton's kosher salt, OR 1 ½ teaspoons table salt)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1 pound ground pork (or veal)
• ¼ cup grated onion (optional)
• ⅓ cup chopped parsley (or basil)
• Olive oil