INGREDIENTS
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2 large sweet onions, each 9 to 10 ounces
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, or more ground beef
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large egg, beaten with a fork
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, flat-leaf parsley, and/or other fresh herbs
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt (kosher or sea)
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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18 slices thin bacon
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Your favorite barbecue sauce (optional)