1 pound ground meat (pork, beef, veal, chicken, turkey or a combination)
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
Black pepper and/or ground cumin, curry powder, chile flakes, garam masala, etc., to taste
Minced garlic, onion, scallions or shallot
Chopped parsley, basil or cilantro
Olive oil, for frying (optional)
In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Broil until golden and firm, 7 to 10 minutes. Or fry in oil until deeply browned all over. Sprinkle with more salt before serving.
Trans Fat: 1 gram
Fat: 44 grams
Calories: 511
Saturated Fat: 12 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 28 grams
Sodium: 358 milligrams
Sugar: 0 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Carbohydrate: 6 grams
Protein: 22 grams