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What to Make with Ground Pork: 28+ Irresistible Ideas

Mar 30, 2025 · Last updated: Mar 30, 2025 by Julia · Leave a Comment · this post may contain affiliate links

Collection of Ground Pork Recipes For Dinner.

Ground pork is one of my secret weapons in the kitchen—it’s budget-friendly, super flavorful, and works in just about everything. When I’m not sure what to make for dinner, ground pork always saves the day!

Ideas on what to make with ground pork for dinner.

From saucy noodles to juicy meatballs and cozy casseroles, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite ways to turn a humble pack of ground pork into something totally delicious.

Let’s dig into these fun, easy recipes you’ll want to make on repeat!

Expert Tip

Don’t overcook ground pork—aim for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) to keep it juicy and tender.

And for extra flavor, try browning it in batches instead of all at once. This helps it caramelize instead of steaming, which adds way more depth to your dish!

Julia's Note: I always season ground pork a little early while it's browning—salt, pepper, and garlic powder go a long way!

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Ground Pork Recipes

30 Minute Pork Stir Fry Recipe

A simple pork stir-fry is a speedy dish featuring tender pork and an abundance of fresh veggies, all tossed in a homemade savory sauce for a burst of flavor!
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a bowl of ground pork medley with veggies.

Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings (With Napa Cabbage)

Enjoy delicious Pan-fried Pork Dumplings, filled with savory ground pork, napa cabbage, and spices. These crispy dumplings are easy to make and perfect for dipping in a flavorful sauce. Ideal for a tasty appetizer or snack!
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golden brown pan fried pork dumplings with dark sauce.

Juicy Pork and Beef Meatballs

Easy oven baked meatballs made with both ground pork and beef and then left to simmer in homemade italian tomato sauce. Guaranteed these meatballs to become your family's favorite.
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Low-Carb Inside Out Egg Roll

This healthy egg roll bowl is loaded with juicy and flavorful ground pork, nutritious and crunchy fresh vegetables, protein-packed mung beans, with an addictive garlicky flavor and kick of heat. 
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pork egg roll skillet with red sauce.

Swedish Meatballs

Juicy Swedish Meatballs smothered in a creamy gravy sauce, served over mashed potatoes or noodles. A simple, comforting dish for busy weeknights!
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Juicy and creamy Swedish meatballs skillet.

Asian Pork Tacos

This recipe for Asian Pork Tacos is an incredibly flavorful, fusion-style meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Seasoned ground pork is topped with a zesty cabbage slaw and spicy mayo for a pop of delicious flavor in every bite.
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Asian Pork Tacos

Curry Meatballs

These Curry Meatballs are simply the best meatballs you may ever taste, and I really mean that! They’re just so delicious and satisfying, while being simple and to prepare.
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Curry Meatballs

Smoked Jalapeno Cheese-Stuffed Pork Balls

Cheesy, gooey, smokey, pork meatballs. With just a little kick and insane flavor, add these Smoked Jalapeno Cheese-Stuffed Pork Balls to your holiday weekend fare.
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Smoked Jalapeno Cheese-Stuffed Pork Balls

Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce Recipe

This Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce is deliciously rich in flavor, yet is much quicker and easier than the stovetop method. Great over pasta, rice, potatoes.
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Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Veal and Pork Country Pâté

This country pate is an easy recipe that’s fancy enough for Christmas & New Year’s Eve parties. Made w/ground pork, veal, pistachios & prunes.
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Veal and Pork Country Pâté

Spicy Sesame Noodles

Spicy Sesame Noodles: Asian-inspired noodles with a spicy sesame sauce, sauteed greens and minced pork. The best comfort noodle dish!
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Spicy Sesame Noodles

Homemade Scottish Sausage Rolls

Scottish Sausage Rolls are perfect for breakfast, snacks, lunch or dinner, and are so easy to make!
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Homemade Scottish Sausage Rolls

Ground Pork Slow Cooker Casserole

This Ground Pork Slow Cooker Casserole doesn’t hold back on the flavor front plus this is an easy recipe that the whole family will love.
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Ground Pork Slow Cooker Casserole

Spicy Asian Noodles

This easy recipe for spicy Chinese-style noodles packs a big flavor punch! So easy to make from scratch in under 25 minutes.
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Spicy Asian Noodles

Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls

Nem rán (or chả giò) are traditional Vietnamese fried spring rolls with crispy exterior and flavorful filling. Learn the authentic way to make them as well as tips to ensure they turn out golden and crispy.
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Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls

Ground Pork Slow Cooker Casserole

Serve the ultimate comfort food with my Easy Ground Pork Slow Cooker Casserole Recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground pork, tender rice and vegetables, and cheesy sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection.
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Ground Pork Slow Cooker Casserole

Ground Pork Tacos

Easy Ground Pork Tacos recipe. This quick and simple weeknight meal is made with only 5 ingredients, perfect for a last minute dinner idea.
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Ground Pork Tacos

Vietnamese Pumpkin Soup (Canh Bi Do)

Vietnamese Pumpkin Soup (Canh Bi Do) is a tasty, nutritious, and filling vegetable soup for everyday meals, especially in winter. You can cook it with one pot in just half an hour.
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Vietnamese Pumpkin Soup (Canh Bi Do)

Easy & Quick Pork & Beef Chili

Perfect for feeding a crowd!
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Easy & Quick Pork & Beef Chili

Crockpot Meatballs

These Crockpot Meatballs are loaded with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and garlic. They melt in your mouth and are so tender!
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Crockpot Meatballs

Asian Pork Meatballs with Sweet Soy Broth

These tender, juicy, Asian-inspired pork meatballs are made with just 10 ingredients in less than 30 minutes!
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Asian Pork Meatballs with Sweet Soy Broth

Easy Banh Mi Rice Bowls

Easy weeknight Ground Pork Banh Mi Bowls with quick pickled veggies, pork, brown rice, & sriracha mayo is a flavor packed meal that you can feel good about!
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Easy Banh Mi Rice Bowls

How to Make the Best Meatloaf

Winter has arrived and comfort food is key. I’m sharing my tips on How to Make the Best Meatloaf so you can enjoy this classic diner dish at home.
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How to Make the Best Meatloaf

Lumpia Unwrapped

Love Filipino lumpia but feels intimidated in making it? There is another way to enjoy the delicious flavors of lumpia without the fuss of wrapping and frying – by making lumpia in a bowl or unwrapped lumpia!
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Lumpia Unwrapped

Pork Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce

These juicy meatballs made with ground pork seasoned with garlic, onions, buttermilk, dill, and hot sauce are baked in the oven and smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce. It’s an irresistible and comforting dish for any night.
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Pork Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce

Cabbage Rolls

A classic and flavorful recipe, these Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a dinner recipe everyone loves and always come back for seconds!
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Cabbage Rolls

Juicy Ground Pork Burgers

These juicy ground pork burgers are so flavorful and are ready in just 15 minutes! You will love these pork burgers more than traditional burgers.
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Juicy Ground Pork Burgers

Hatch Chile Pork Empanada

Spiced, savory pork empanadas with a kick of fire roasted hatch chiles and a fresh herb sauce - HEAVEN!
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Hatch Chile Pork Empanada

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