1 - Combine ground beef with 1/2 of the minced garlic and 1 tablespoon chopped onion in a large bowl.

2 - Mix with your hands until fully incorporated.

3 - Shape meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch oblong patties; you should have 12 to 14 meatballs.

4 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

5 - Brown patties in batches in the hot skillet until crispy on both sides and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.