Meatballs with Any Meat

• 1 lb / 450g ground meat (pork, beef, veal, chicken, turkey or a combination)
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp 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 1½-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.