Have a package of ground pork to use up? Here are 35+ easy ground pork recipes to try out. From noodle recipes, to soups, appetizers and more. They’re all super flavorful and tasty!
Ground pork is such a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes – from saucy noodle dishes, to soups, lettuce wraps and more!
Here are 35+ healthy dinner recipes with ground pork.
PS – Most of these recipes will work with ground chicken, turkey, pork, or lean ground beef too!
Easy Ground Pork Recipes (That are SO Delicious!)
Pad Kee Mao is a traditional Thai dish with ground pork, wide rice noodles and plenty of fresh basil. These pork drunken noodles are doused in a sauce typical of thai cuisine which is perfectly balanced with heat, tanginess and sweetness.
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Tantanmen Ramen (aka Tan Tan Noodles or Dan Dan Noodles) combines delicious ramen noodles and ground pork with a spicy, creamy broth that's seasoned with chili oil, peanut butter and sesame paste.
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This show-stopping Lasagna with Bechamel Sauce is layered with a slow-simmered meat sauce and homemade bechamel sauce. It’s a creamy, close-to-authentic Italian lasagna you’ll never forget!
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This Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce would make my Nana Lamancuso proud. It’s silky and luscious with super tender meat and so much flavor. Crockpot bolognese is where it’s at!
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Looking for an alternative to boring salad? Try these Vietnamese Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Jungle Mango Salad + Green Cashew Sauce.
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We love burgers, and we love banh mi. Therefore it was only a matter of time before this banh mi burger recipe—a positively irresistible hybrid of the two—was born.
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A delicious meat sauce with some greens tossed in and stirred with thick udon noodles (or noodles of choice)
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30 Minute Sticky Thai Meatballs with Sesame Noodles…perfect for busy weeknights when you’re looking for something exciting, but easy too.
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Fresh and super flavorful, these Vietnamese-inspired pork and rice bowls are flavored with fresh lemongrass and a savory sauce.
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Sausage balls are a classic American appetizer that are especially popular around the holidays. My Cajun twist on the recipe can’t be beat!
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These pork meatballs are sweet with a teriyaki glaze with a small kick of heat (fully adjustable for even your pickiest eater) served up with roasted broccoli.
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Ro Zao or also known as Taiwanese braised minced pork is a traditional Taiwanese dish that reminds me of childhood and is the ultimate comfort food for me!
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30 minute better than takeout Szechuan Noodles with Sesame Chili Oil. When you’re craving Chinese inspired noodles, but don’t want to wait for take out.
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These easy ground pork tacos are a quick family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Ready in under half an hour.
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Family recipe for homemade Pork Shumai (Chinese siu mai, or steamed dumplings filled with pork & shiitake mushrooms). The best easy dim sum!
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This ground pork chili recipe will be your new favorite chili recipe! It is so full of delicious flavor. You are going to adore it!
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Looking to BBQ something a little different? Try these pork sliders with grilled pineapple. These little guys are a crowd-pleasing treat!
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This Teriyaki Ground Pork Stir Fry is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dinner on the table. Juicy pork, homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Hawaiian-style chow fun recipe with veggies, pork, Spam, & wide-cut rice noodles. Quick & easy, craveable, comforting stir fried noodles!
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Quick and easy, creamy mushroom and ground pork stroganoff recipe, with egg noodles! An aromatic dish with garlic and fresh herbs!
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If you want dinner on the table fast, this inexpensive and delicious Asian-inspired ground pork stir fry recipe is a total winner! It’s ready in 30 minutes.
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This Thai Ground Pork and Spicy Green Beans is a sweet and spicy dinner that everyone will love! Ready in under 30 minutes.
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These pork lettuce wraps are served with coconut rice in cups of butter lettuce topped with slightly spicy ground pork and diced mango.
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Easy Korean-inspired ground pork stir fry made with mince pork and pantry ingredients. Exciting, satisfying, 15-min Gochujang Pork Rice Bowls!
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This version of larb, a meat salad made with pork is based on a Southeast Asian filled with herbs, fish sauce and shallots
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This Creamy Garlic Pork and Spinach dish is a simple, quick and easy one-pot meal. It’s comforting, delicious, AIP, paleo and Whole30 compliant.
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This easy egg roll in a bowl recipe is a quick and healthy alternative to fried egg rolls! This fantastic Asian inspired meal is ready in under 30 minutes,
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Pork Giniling, in itself, is rich, savory and soothing with its mix of vegetables and thick stew. Such a dish utilizes the likes of potatoes and carrots for some added texture.
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Garlic, ginger, chili, fish sauce and brown sugar is all you need to make this incredible Vietnamese pork mince recipe! Super quick pork stir fry.
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This Chinese takeout inspired Ground Pork Fried Rice is super fast to throw together for lunch or dinner. A great use for leftover rice.
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This quick and easy Pork Stir Fry with Asparagus recipe is loaded with flavor, only requiring a handful of ingredients, and on the table in 25 minutes!
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Ground Pork Taco Bowls are the perfect pantry meal that can be made with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. They are budget friendly and the whole family will love them!
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Sriracha Hoisin Ground Pork Bowls are here to shake up your lunch meal prep game. Trade in your broiled chicken and steamed broccoli for this more flavorful and interesting (freezable) lunch.
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This Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork over rice, or rou zao fan, is a simplified version of Lu Rou Fan, using ground pork instead of pork belly.
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Korean ground pork bulgogi recipe is the easiest meal you will make all week, and it’s sure to earn a place in your weeknight dinner rotation!
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How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
More Ingredient Guides
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- Ground Chicken Recipes
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- Ground Lamb Recipes
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35+ EASY Ground Pork Recipes
Here are 35+ easy ground pork recipes to try out. From noodle recipes, to soups, appetizers and more. They’re all super flavorful and tasty! Try this Tantanmen Ramen (aka Tan Tan Noodles or Dan Dan Noodles). Ramen noodles and ground pork combine with a spicy, creamy broth that's seasoned with chili oil, peanut butter and sesame paste.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 ½ Tablespoons grated fresh garlic (about 8 cloves)
- 6 green onions (sliced)
- ⅓ cup black bean sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons hot chili oil (optional (omit for less heat))
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- ¼ cup tahini sauce
- 2 Tablespoons chili paste (optional (omit for less heat))
- 7 cups bone broth (or low sodium chicken stock)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 3-ounce packages ramen noodles (cooked (sauce packets discarded))
To garnish:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 4 soft boiled eggs (halved)
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Daikon radish sprouts
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil (for the ramen).
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger & garlic and cook until light golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add green onions, black bean sauce, sesame oil and chili oil, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broth, peanut butter, tamari, tahini and chili paste. Stir to combine, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the ground pork over medium-high heat until cooked through. Add ½ cup of the broth mixture to the ground pork to season.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain. Place the noodles in a bowl and top with spinach, broth and ground pork. Garnish with green onions, eggs, cilantro and radish sprouts.
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Nutrition
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1521mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3.2mg
