Recipes & Cooking Recipes by Ingredient Pork These Ground Pork Recipes Are Packed with Flavor Bring the flavor to your dinner table with these delicious recipes using ground pork. By Christine Fiorentino Christine Fiorentino Christine Fiorentino is a home chef, food writer, and on-camera personality based in Montclair, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on January 2, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Ground pork is flavorful, juicy, and versatile enough to use in a wide range of recipes. It’s also budget-friendly and easy to find in the grocery store. The savory flavor tastes delicious in recipes like tacos, pasta sauce, chili, and even as a topping for pizza. Next time you need dinner inspiration, check out our best ground pork recipes. 01 of 30 Thai Turkey-Pork Meat Loaf with Chili Sauce Andy Lyons This meatloaf is flavored with Asian sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, crunchy peanuts, and earthy cilantro. The best part about this meal is that it’s a 3-in-1 deal. Enjoy it for dinner, and then use the leftovers as a filling for lettuce wraps. View Recipe 02 of 30 Chinese Steamed Dumplings with Pork and Shiitake Kelsey Hansen These steamed dumplings are filled with juicy ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Dip them in a spicy, savory peanut sauce for a delicious meal everyone can share. View Recipe 03 of 30 Cranberry Sauced Meatballs Scott Little These meatballs are made with toasted almonds, dried cranberries, ground cloves, and a flavorful chicken and pork combination. Once baked, they're smothered in a sweet and slightly tangy sauce made with ketchup, cranberry sauce, and vinegar. View Recipe The 7 Best Small Slow Cookers for Entertaining, Meal Prep, and More, According to Testing 04 of 30 Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Sausage & Corn Andy Lyons Most people think of bell peppers when they think of stuffed pepper recipes. This recipe stuffs poblano peppers with pork, corn, beans, and farro. View Recipe 05 of 30 Pork-Zucchini Tacos Brie Passano The best part about zucchini is that it absorbs the flavors around it so well. Here, zucchini takes on the flavors of juicy, savory pork and warm spices like cumin and cinnamon. Sprinkle some queso fresco and chopped parsley on top. View Recipe 06 of 30 Shrimp and Pork Empanadas Andy Lyons Spice up your to-go lunch or weeknight meal plans with this ground pork recipe. Along with pork, these are filled with shrimp, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Serve them with a soy-ginger sauce for dipping. View Recipe 07 of 30 Ginger Pork with Cucumber and Herbs You can’t go wrong with stir fry for dinner. This pork stir fry is made with green onions, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. A fresh cucumber salad on top adds a bright element. Serve it over brown rice and with fresh lime wedges. View Recipe 08 of 30 Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Katlyn Moncada Here a savory pork gravy is topped with scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar cheese on a pizza dough base made with pancake mix. The pizza bakes in just 15 minutes until it's golden brown and bubbly. View Recipe 09 of 30 Pork and Poblano Chili Jason Donnelly This chili has a kick! Poblano peppers and green salsa are cooked with ground pork, onion, beans, and spices until warm and bubbling. Top each serving with crispy chili tortilla strips for added crunchy texture. View Recipe 10 of 30 Pork and Hot Pepper Hash Andy Lyons This delicious hash is perfect for a weekend brunch at home. Kick off your Saturday or Sunday morning with this savory pork and potato hash that's loaded with poblanos, jalapenos, and hot sauce. Serve it with sunny side up eggs and fresh herbs on top. View Recipe 11 of 30 Pineapple Pork Chili Andy Lyons This chili is made with a base of ground pork, kidney beans, and sweet pineapple salsa. Serve this ground pork recipe with rice for a comforting island-inspired meal. View Recipe 12 of 30 Loaded Hash Browns Blaine Moats This recipe with ground pork includes sausage, vegetables, and tons of melty cheese. All you have to do is add the ingredients to a slow cooker before you go to bed and then dig into this meal for an easy breakfast the following morning. View Recipe 13 of 30 Detroit Style Pizza Brie Passano It’s not Detroit style pizza without thick chewy crust! This ground pork recipe is a delicious take on the classic Detroit style. Made in a 9x13 pan, this pizza is topped with chunks of pork, mushrooms, and cheese. If you want to go authentic Detroit style, use traditional brick cheese for this recipe. View Recipe 14 of 30 Cornmeal-Sage Biscuits and Sausage Gravy These biscuits are made with cornmeal and sage, and then slathered with a rich buttermilk-based pork sausage gravy before being served fresh and hot. View Recipe 15 of 30 Pan-Seared Pork Burgers with Peppers and Mushrooms Andy Lyons Chili peppers add a kick to these pork burgers while mushrooms add even more flavor and texture. Serve these ground pork burgers on pita rounds with a side of mayo. View Recipe 16 of 30 Hash Browns Taco Turn your hash browns into a fully loaded taco! Homemade hash browns are topped with a savory pork, salsa, and corn mixture. Add fluffy scrambled eggs and fold in half for easy eating. Top these tacos with chopped tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and sliced avocado. View Recipe 17 of 30 Thai Pork Burgers Andy Lyons Savory bacon, soy sauce, lemongrass, ginger, and more get packed into a ground pork mixture and formed into patties. The finished pork burgers are served on buns with a creamy, spicy sauce and cool coleslaw. View Recipe 18 of 30 Whiskey Barrel Burgers Jason Donnelly As if these pork burgers don’t look delicious enough from the outside, when you slice them open you'll reveal a melty cheddar-whiskey filling. Fix these burgers our favorite way with crisp lettuce, onion, tomato slices, and barbecue sauce. View Recipe 19 of 30 Chorizo Stuffed Poblanos These pork-stuffed peppers are made with spicy chorizo, chopped onion, garlic, and a spicy Mole Colorado sauce. They are well balanced, with added nuttiness from almonds, sweetness from raisins, and lime wedges for added acidity. View Recipe 20 of 30 Grilled Chili Burgers These spicy pork burgers pack a flavor punch with chili powder, onion powder, and ground cumin. Top them with a tangy chimichurri and sliced roasted red peppers. Serve them on a pita for a delicious lunch or dinner. View Recipe 21 of 30 Best-Ever Grilled Burgers Blaine Moats These burgers are made with a pork mixture that's formed into thick patties. The secret to this ground pork recipe? An easy-to-prepare stone-ground mustard sauce made with beer and honey. Top these as you please with lettuce, tomato, onions, or pickles. View Recipe 22 of 30 Chorizo-Pepper Hand Pies These hand pies are conveniently prepared using frozen puff pastry sheets. Each bite is packed with chorizo, warm spices, sweet peppers, and more. Serve them with taco sauce or salsa for dipping. View Recipe 23 of 30 Chorizo Stuffed Artichokes Jacob Fox Artichoke are stuffed to the edge with a filling made with chorizo, peppers, onions, crushed croutons, and spices, before cooking low and slow in the slow cooker. Topped with melty cheese for that perfect cheese pull shot, these artichokes are served with a chipotle dipping sauce. View Recipe 24 of 30 Spicy Asian Pork Cabbage Rolls These stuffed cabbage rolls are packed with ground pork, eggs, rice, carrots, and cilantro for a comforting and hearty meal. View Recipe 25 of 30 Sausage Balls Katlyn Moncada These sausage balls require just a few minutes of preparation and six ingredients. They’re perfect as an appetizer or to add to a snacking board. With a savory blend of pork, cheese, fresh chives, and onion, these are a mouthwatering combination of classic flavors. View Recipe 26 of 30 Vietnamese Pork Meatballs A generous serving of ginger and lemongrass give these ground pork meatballs an even more intense flavor. Serve these flavorful meatballs over a shredded mixture of cabbage, carrots, and radishes before garnishing them with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving. View Recipe 27 of 30 Swedish Meatball Soup Jason Donnelly If you love Ikea’s iconic Swedish meatballs, you will swoon over this soup. Creamy beef broth and al dente bow tie pasta are the perfect match for savory beef and pork Swedish meatballs. This rich soup is hearty, so comforting, and packed with flavor. View Recipe View Recipe 28 of 30 Hawaiian Meatball Mini Subs Jacob Fox Creamy coconut milk, crushed pineapple, and a sauce made with brown sugar, soy sauce, and cider vinegar brings a unique tropical sweetness to this ground pork recipe. Garnish these beauties with fresh pineapple slices and chopped green onions for a fresh, bright finish. View Recipe 29 of 30 Squash and Sausage Shepherd's Pie Jason Donnelly This twist on traditional Shepherd’s pie uses mashed butternut squash instead of potatoes, adding a slightly sweet element to the mix. The sweet flavor of the squash is complemented by ingredients like fresh rosemary, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Just add the prepared ingredients to a casserole dish and bake it until it’s bubbly and golden. View Recipe 30 of 30 Bolognese This rich meat sauce, made with ground pork and beef, is comfort food unlocked. With ingredients like fresh herbs, dry white white, slow cooked carrots, fennel, and onions, this sauce is served over hearty al dente pasta and topped with a mound of Parmesan cheese. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit