Dinner30 min760 cal / serving
Saucy Ground Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Chipotle Crema
Warm flour tortillas are filled with spiced ground pork, sautéed poblano, quick-pickled red onion, fresh tomato, Monterey Jack,…
Ground Pork Recipes
Ground pork is a versatile meat ingredient prized for its rich flavor, tender texture, and ability to absorb bold seasonings. It works well in quick weeknight dinners, hearty comfort food, and globally inspired recipes. Use ground pork in meatballs, dumplings, lettuce wraps, stir-fries, breakfast patties, pasta sauces, stuffed peppers, tacos, and casseroles. Its higher fat content compared with many lean meats helps keep dishes juicy and flavorful. For the best results, brown ground pork well in a hot skillet, drain excess fat if needed, and season generously with aromatics, herbs, spices, or sauces that complement its savory taste.
Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Ground Pork
Top recipes that use ground pork, ranked by imported source popularity data where available.
Side Dish45 min760 cal / serving
Pan-Fried Pork Wonton Dumplings with Tangy Red Cabbage Slaw
These crisp-bottomed pork wonton dumplings are filled with ginger, garlic, scallions, and savory soy sauce, then served with…
Dinner30 min850 cal / serving
Spicy Pork Rice Noodles with Mini Peppers, Red Cabbage and Peanuts
A colorful pork and rice noodle stir-fry with Thai seasoning, sweet mini bell peppers, red cabbage, soy sauce,…
Side Dish30 min800 cal / serving
Thai-Spiced Pork Burgers with Lemongrass, Mint and Sriracha Mayo
Juicy pork patties get a bright, aromatic lift from fresh lemongrass, lime zest, mint, soy sauce and Thai…
Dinner830 cal / serving
Soy-Honey Pork Meatball Yakisoba with Broccoli
Savory pork meatballs, tender-crisp broccoli, and chewy yakisoba noodles are tossed in a glossy soy-honey sesame sauce with…
Dinner35 min760 cal / serving
Sesame Soy Pork Meatballs with Yakisoba Noodles and Green Beans
Savory pork meatballs are browned, steamed until tender, then tossed with chewy yakisoba noodles, crisp green beans, scallions,…
Dinner20 min600 cal / serving
Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry with Bok Choy and Jasmine Rice
This quick and flavorful Thai basil pork stir-fry features tender bok choy, ground pork, and a zesty sriracha…
Dinner35 min530 cal / serving
Spicy Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry with Bok Choy and Jasmine Rice
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring ground pork, Thai basil, and bok choy, served over jasmine rice with…
Dinner25 min720 cal / serving
Quick Ground Pork Tacos with Pickled Onions and Lime Crema
These quick ground pork tacos bring all the flavor of slow-cooked carnitas in under 30 minutes. Topped with…
Lunch30 min790 cal / serving
Korean Pork Bibimbap Bowls with Zucchini and Carrots
A vibrant and flavorful Korean-inspired rice bowl featuring seasoned ground pork, sautéed zucchini, carrot ribbons, and a spicy-sweet…
Lunch30 min878 cal / serving
Rosemary Pork Burgers with Apple Salad and Potato Wedges
Juicy pork burgers get a secret ingredient—grated apple—for extra moisture. Served with rosemary potato wedges and a crisp…
Dinner5 min1050 cal / serving
Crispy Baked Pork Taquitos with Pico de Gallo and Creamy Guacamole
These baked pork taquitos are loaded with zesty ground pork and Mexican cheese, then baked until golden and…
Dinner35 min830 cal / serving
Smoky Pork and Poblano Chili with Kidney Beans
This hearty pork chili breaks tradition with ground pork, kidney beans, and poblano pepper, all simmered in a…
Dinner35 min770 cal / serving
Smoky Pork and Kidney Bean Chili with Poblano Pepper
This hearty pork chili is packed with smoky flavor from poblano pepper and a Mexican spice blend. Topped…
Dinner35 min830 cal / serving
Smoky Pork and Poblano Chili with Kidney Beans
A hearty one-pan chili with ground pork, kidney beans, and smoky poblano pepper, topped with cheddar and sour…
Side Dish35 min680 cal / serving
Hearty Pork Meatball and Kale Soup with Israeli Couscous
A comforting one-pot soup featuring fluffy ricotta pork meatballs, tender kale, and al dente Israeli couscous in a…
Side Dish50 min830 cal / serving
Crispy Pork Dumplings with Quick-Pickled Slaw and Soy Dipping Sauce
Learn how to make crispy pan-fried pork dumplings from scratch with a tangy quick-pickled slaw and savory soy…
Dinner30 min810 cal / serving
Quick Ground Pork Tacos with Pickled Onion and Monterey Jack
These quick ground pork tacos are loaded with spiced meat, tangy pickled onions, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese…
Lunch30 min559 cal / serving
Spicy Pork and Udon Noodle Soup with Kale and Ginger
A bold and comforting soup featuring ground pork, thick udon noodles, and tender kale in a fragrant ginger…
Appetizer30 min1070 cal / serving
Smoky Pork Burgers with Gouda and Spicy Caramelized Onions
Juicy pork patties topped with melted Gouda, spicy-sweet sriracha onions, and a creamy lime sauce, served with crispy…
Dinner30 min790 cal / serving
Quick Ground Pork Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Onion and Chipotle Crema
These quick ground pork carnitas tacos deliver deep, rich flavor in under 30 minutes. Topped with quick-pickled onions,…
Dessert35 min738 cal / serving
Juicy Pork and Apple Burgers with Rosemary Fries and Mixed Greens
These pork and apple burgers are the perfect fall dinner, featuring juicy patties made with shredded Granny Smith…
Lunch45 min561 cal / serving
Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Quick Pickled Veggie Salad and Soy Dipping Sauce
Learn how to make juicy homemade pork dumplings with a tangy pickled veggie salad and savory soy dipping…
Lunch30 min860 cal / serving
Hearty Italian Meatball Soup with Orzo and Kale
A soul-warming soup with tender pork meatballs, orzo pasta, and fresh kale in a Tuscan herb broth, served…