Have you considered ground pork for some of the meals you make with ground beef or chicken? If not, you will be in for a surprise when you come face to face with the incredible and delicious flavors you can prepare. Here are some of the best ground pork meal ideas.
Ground pork is a great choice for family dinners, whether you believe it or not, it tastes better than ground beef or chicken. It can carry any flavor you want to add and works great with many different seasonings and flavorings.
It is cheap compared to ground beef, chicken and turkey. Everyone wins, wins if you ask me. We are going to show you what you can do with this meat in this fabulous collection of Ground Pork Recipes.
From regular dumplings, chili peppers and stir-fries, to new ground pork ideas like lasagna soup and ground pork burgers, to pizzas and careless joes. You can also cook new meals for your loved ones. Go through all of these recipes and grab those packages of ground pork instead of regular turkey, chicken, or beef the next time you go shopping.
New flavors await you…
1.
Swedish dumplings
These Swedish dumplings are the best comfort food. Tender and perfectly cooked meat spheres covered with the most delicious sauce. You’ll keep coming back for more! You can make meatballs with half and half ground pork and beef or completely with ground pork.
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2. Korean Ground Pork Soup
This Korean-inspired soup will be your new favorite in no time. Perfectly seasoned ground pork, spinning noodles, bok choy and soft hard-boiled eggs in a delicious coconut-based broth. Slurp!
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3. Pork egg soup
Extremely delicious and so easy. This hearty soup tastes like egg rolls, but they are much healthier. Now you’re going to sip through that bowl very quickly.
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4. Spanish meatballs
Do you want to make restaurant-quality meatballs at home? So, we have found the best Spanish meatball recipe for you!
These mouth-melting dumplings are all about flavors that are irresistible, and they’re made with simple ingredients from the pantry
.
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5. Keftedes (
Greek dumplings)
Keftedes are beautiful-tasting Greek dumplings that are slightly crunchy and totally delicious
.
They are often served as part of a mezze dish with pita bread, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives and tzatziki sauce
.
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6. Bun Cha (Vietnamese dumplings) Bun Cha
are
caramelized and flat pork dumplings that are popular street food in Vietnam. This recipe shows you how to make this Hanoi classic in your own home!
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7. Giniling (
Filipino Picadillo)
This pork giniling, or Filipino Picadillo, is a classic homemade Pinoy food. Ground pork and vegetables simmer in a tomato-based sauce full of great flavors. And it’s so easy! Try new flavors with this amazing Filipino dish.
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8. Loaded ground pork nachos
Here’s a great appetizer for you, this fully loaded ground pork nachos dish. It’s loaded with mozzarella cheese, olives, red peppers, and scallions, making it a fantastic party food recipe to feed a crowd. Baking nachos makes them healthier and yet just as delicious. Now you know what to do for your next meeting or game day.
Get the recipe @mygorgeousrecipes
9. These
Potstickers have ground pork, mushrooms, cabbage and seasonings, all wrapped in dough and cooked to perfection. You don’t have to wait to go to an Asian restaurant to have these addictive treats. Make them in your own kitchen. They’re even better than what you’d get in a restaurant! Non-stop chewing.
Get the recipe @dinneratthezoo
10. Szechuan-style pork stir-fry
This quick and easy recipe for sautéing ground pork with asparagus is full of all the familiar Asian flavors. It is very quick to prepare, like any other stir-fry, and ready in less than 25 minutes. Great ground pork recipe when those Asian cravings hit hard.
Get the recipe @ bellyfull
11. This
spicy ramen recipe is a quick, easy and delicious bowl of ramen comfort. Don’t let the word “spicy” scare you, you can make it as spicy as you want by adjusting the level of sriracha. Quick and easy recipe for busy weeknights.
Get the recipe @ carlsbadcravings
12. Italian Wedding Soup
This Italian wedding soup has homemade dumplings of ground pork and beef in a rich and tasty broth. This is the ultimate comfort bowl. Serve with some crusty bread and your favorite wine.
Get the recipe @ cookingclassy
13. Eggroll
in a bowl
This egg roll in a bowl is full of flavor! This low-carb meal has those familiar egg roll flavors that everyone loves. All you need are regular Asian staples and there you have it.
Get the recipe @spendwithpennies
14. If
you
haven’t tried chili with ground pork, it’s time for you to try it! Pork gives an extra special flavor to this hearty and warm dish, which makes it very special. This would be your next chili in no time.
Get the recipe @ dearcrissy
15. Al Pastor ground pork tacos Orange juice
,
chipotle chili sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, salt and a little cayenne pepper… All of these flavors go into pork taco meat, creating delicious end results. Serve these tacos with a fresh pineapple sauce. Try this recipe if you’re looking for new flavors for your next taco night.
Get the recipe @foodtasticmom
16. These
sliders are loaded with BBQ sauce flavored with ground pork sauce and topped with sautéed onions and melted mozzarella cheeses. So easy to make and so delicious.
Get the recipe @ simplyhappenings
17. Homemade egg rolls
Your favorite Chinese takeaway restaurant is much easier to make than you think. It’s a great meal preparation idea that you can prepare a day in advance and fry just before you plan to serve them. These homemade egg rolls are stuffed with pork and vegetables, all wrapped and fried to crispy perfection.
Great appetizer for Asian-inspired gatherings or Asian weekend meals
.
Get the recipe @dinneratthezoo
18. Chipotle Pork Burgers
Instead of grilling regular burgers
, why not grill pork burgers? Chipotle pork burgers are smoky and spicy and are perfect for your next grill or gatherings. The ground pork makes an extremely tasty and juicy burger and your friends and family will be amazed with these new flavors.
Get the recipe @ spicysouthernkitchen
19. Rigatoni with pork
and
peppers This simple and rustic rigatoni dish is very delicious and very easy to make. It is a simple sauce created with ground pork and then mixed with rigatoni and topped with scraped parm… Delicious.
Get the recipe @ thefrayedapron
20. Pork
Banh Mi Bowls
Pork Banh Mi Bowls with pork dumplings. With just the right amount of spicy and salty, you’ll love these flavors. These bowls are inspired by Vietnam’s famous Banh Mi sandwiches. Pork dumplings along with pickled vegetables on a bed of rice drizzled with spicy sriracha sauce… Yum.
Get the recipe @ lecremedelacrumb
21.
Pork Scallion
Noodles Chive Noodles occur with basic ingredients from your pantry that end up in a delicious pot. Save this easy noodle and ground pork recipe for busy nights of the week.
Get the recipe @afamilyfeast
22. Latin-Style Naan Pork Pizza
Now, how about these amazing Latin flavors in your pizza with little help from ground pork? Naan bread pizzas are all the rage right now. So easy to make without kneading pizza dough, it’s perfect for busy nights or fun weekends.
Get the recipe @ belquistwist
23. Tuscan Burgers Pork Smash Looking for
some burger ideas? Do you get tired of eating your burger the same way the last 100 times? Try these new Tuscan flavors the next time you heat the grill. We promise you will return to these again and again.
Get the recipe @ giadzy
24. Bolognese Pork
This is your favorite Bolognese with a porky twist. Next time you crave Italian, try this great recipe.
Get the recipe @ simple and delicious food
25.
Lasagna
Soup Lasagna in a bowl? Yes, your favorite homemade food in the form of soup! This lasagna soup only takes about 30 minutes, making it a great choice for busy nights of the week that the whole family will love.
Get the recipe @ jocooks
26.
Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls
Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls! This sweet and salty caramelized sautéed pork cooks in no time and is full of excellent Asian flavors.
Get the recipe @ recipetineats
27. Eggroll
Noodle
Skillet Egg Roll Noodle Skillet with Ground Pork has all the staples of your favorite Chinese restaurant snack mixed with ramen noodles. Everything is covered with a tasty sweet and spicy sauce. This is a one-pan meal for easy nights.
Get the recipe @ therecipecritic
28. Sweet
and spicy pork lettuce wraps Lettuce wraps
are THE most fashionable food right now. How about making them with ground pork instead of ground beef or chicken? The sweet and slightly spicy sauce tops the ground pork and veggies inside crispy lettuce cups for a low-carb dinner that the whole family will love!
Get the Recipe @ whatmollymade
29.
This 20-minute fried rice recipe is loaded with pork, vegetables, eggs, pineapple and lots of flavor! Now that seems so easy and delicious.
Get the Recipe @lecremedelacrumb
30. Corn chimichurri pork
tacos
Craving tacos? Try these corn chimichurri pork tacos. They are inspired by Mexican street corn and topped with a refreshing lime cream. Very well.
Get the recipe @asimplepantry
31. Juicy Ground Pork Burger
Another great pork burger recipe. A gift awaits you with this one. These juicy ground pork burgers are full of flavor and topped with a homemade sriracha mayonnaise. And they come together in about 15 minutes!
Get the recipe @babaganosh
32. Thai chopped pork over rice noodles
Another quick and easy ground pork stir-fry. This one features Thai seasoned pork and crispy carrots over a bed of rice noodles, then garnished with mint and lime. All in less than 20 minutes. Another great option for the night of the week!
Get the recipe @spicetheplate
33. If
you
love Cuban sandwiches, you have to try this sloppy version of joe! Perfectly seasoned ground pork topped with Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. So creative!
Get the recipe @dinnerthendessert
34. Banh Mi Pizza
This is an extra special and extra colorful pizza!! If you’re a fan of a Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich, try creating the same flavors on your pizza. You will fall in love with the varied flavors in each bite.
Get the recipe @halfbakedharvest
35. Dan Dan Noodles (Tantanmen Ramen)
Looking for a more delicious noodle recipe with ground pork? This is. Dan Dan Noodles, also known as Tantanmen Ramen or Tan Tan Noodles, combines ramen noodles and ground pork into a super tasty broth seasoned with chili oil, peanut butter and sesame paste.
Get the recipe @ platingsandpairings
36. Lasagna
We are finishing these tasty ground pork recipes with everyone’s No. 1 homemade meal, lasagna! This is topped with a rich meat sauce and a creamy white Parmesan sauce, plus the perfect amount of mozzarella cheese! Just a word… Delicious.
Get the recipe @ cafedelites
Aren’t they all wonderful? The things you can do with simple ground pork. Try using it more often instead of ground beef or ground chicken. It’s the next NEW meat when it comes to meatballs and stir-fries.
Pin or bookmark this collection of recipes and you’ll know where to find it the next time you’re looking for quick and easy, but tasty foods. Have fun with your new favorite ground beef… 🙂
