If you're like most people, you're always looking for ways to simplify dinner. Well, look no further! These ground pork recipes are perfect for busy weeknights.
Why you'll like these ground pork recipes
Ground meat is one of my go-tos when life gets busy and my creativity is waning. So like, all the time.
That's why I love making recipes using ground pork for dinner. It's lean, healthy and protein packed. According to the National Pork Board, today’s pork has about 16% less fat and 27% less saturated fat as compared to 30 years ago.
This is not the same pork my grandparents raised. It's better!
Plus, it can be transformed to just about any flavor profile you want! From Asian influenced meatballs and egg roll in a bowl, to dishes with an Italian flair, there's something for everyone in these easy ground pork recipes!
Tip: Most ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken recipes can be converted to use ground pork!
FAQS
Cook ground pork to 160° F or according to label directions.
Ground pork and ground sausage are kinda like pork siblings; similar but not the same. Ground sausage is spiced up with a bunch of herbs and flavors to give a special kick to breakfast dishes or stuffing. Ground pork is like the chill, plain version that can rock any dish.
These recipes are easy to make and delicious too. Let's dive in!
Delicious Ground Pork Dinner Recipes
If you're like most people, you're always looking for ways to simplify dinner. These easy ground pork recipes are perfect for busy weeknights.
Sausage stuffed mushrooms are a perfect bite sized appetizer. Made with only four ingredients, these are flavorful, creamy and delicious!
All the taste of an egg roll made in a large skillet, egg roll in a bowl is ready in under 20 minutes! Serve over cauliflower rice to keep this low carb.
Or, serve up in a lettuce wrap.
Homemade soup is so much better than canned and not hard to make either. Ranking in my top three soups would be this Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup.
Loads of flavor, filling for a meal, and amusing to look at and eat.
If savory flavors are calling your name, the ingredients in this recipe are for you!
Spices combine with tender, juicy ground pork sausage and cream cheese, which basically makes everything in life that much better.
Are you a fan of bold Cajun flavors? This recipe for dirty rice with sausage is a main dish that's right up your alley, then.
It’s a fast and easy dinner that’ll keep the whole family satisfied, and it has loads of veggies in it, too. It's one of our go-to weeknight dinners!
Tangy Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs with Pineapple are easy to make as a quick weeknight meal.
Serve over rice and garnish with sliced green onions for a meal the whole family will enjoy!
Making homemade breakfast sausage is easy and delicious with this apple pork breakfast sausage.
here's one of those recipes where you can substitute ground pork for the ground beef!
Tangy tomato sauce, noodles and Italian spices come together in a hearty and flavorful soup.
Switch things up with Asian Spaghetti and Meatballs!
This Peanut Sauce Ground Pork Stir-fry is quick and easy to make and exploding with flavor!
Ground pork and baby bok choy get tossed in a mouthwatering creamy, spicy, sweet and sour peanut sauce! It’s great for busy weeknights and lip-smacking tasty over a bed of steamed rice!
Hoisin Mushroom and Cabbage Wraps: a one pan, quick and easy supper the entire family will devour!
Sticky and a touch spicy, these juicy pork meatballs are oh so tasty!
These Asian Pork Meatballs make the perfect party appetizer, or quick family dinner ready in only 30 minutes!
Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry is made with lean and juicy pork plus shredded cabbage, all tossed in a simple homemade stir fry sauce.
This easy ground pork stir fry recipe a perfect one-pot, weeknight meal!
Pork meatloaf is a simple, yet tasty twist on traditional meatloaf. This pork meatloaf is full of flavor and super easy to make.
If you love a good egg roll in a bowl recipe, then you will love this super easy approach to making a deconstructed egg roll (without the wrapper) in meatball form.
This simple dish is perfect for meal prep, dinner, or serve as an appetizer. It’s also keto and whole 30 approved too!
Pork Burgers grilled to juicy perfection, then brushed with a luscious teriyaki sauce are the ideal backyard barbecue treat.
Stack them high with lettuce, sweet red onions, Havarti cheese, and ring of grilled pineapple for that perfect island bite.
Meatballs are one of those midweek meals that always feel like a real treat when you make them! These slow cooker pork and apple meatballs are no exception.
This recipe is so tasty and bursting with flavor. An ideal dish that will transport you and your tastebuds south of the border.
The whole family is going to love this hearty ground pork chili recipe.
Not only is this recipe easy to make, but you can vary the level of spice so that even your picky ones will love the flavor!
Creamy pork chop suey is a quick and easy comfort food meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is simple but delicious and comes together in a jiffy.
Fire up the grill for these fresh and delicious Apple Mustard Pork Burgers! A juicy, flavourful burger to keep the BBQ running strong all Summer long!
Y'all know how much I love Mexican food, so anytime I can create a new recipe like my delicious Pork Burrito Bowl I am all about it.
Here's one, no recipe needed! Substitute ground pork on your next Taco Tuesday! Make pork tacos exactly the same as you would with ground beef.
Carlee
These all look so good. We have a freezer full of ground pork, so I can't wait to try these recipes out.