Janelle’s Favorite Budget Friendly Italian Meatball Mix for 50

• 1 pound 80/20 or leaner ground beef
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup dried lentils cooked in water, then drained
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil

Ingredients needed for serving approximately 50

• 10 pounds 80/20 or leaner ground beef
• 3 pounds ground turkey
• 3 cups dried lentils cooked in water, then drained
• 10 eggs
• 3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 5 finely chopped onions
• 2 Tbsp salt
• 2 Tbsp black pepper
• 5 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 2 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1.5 Tbsp dried basil