17 Ground Pork Recipes That Are Tasty and Easy to Make

Ground pork is a versatile ingredient that's used widely around the world, prized for its rich flavor, tender texture and low cost. One of ground pork's key benefits is its nutritional value; it's a good source of protein, essential vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, zinc and iron. Ground pork can be used in a multitude of ways, like making meatballs, burgers, stuffing for vegetables and dumplings, and as an ingredient in sauces, stir-fries, and casseroles. If you’re not used to cooking with this protein, check out our list of some of our favorite ground pork recipes, showcased in cuisines of all kinds. Start with something simple, like these zesty pork meatballs. The mix is easy to throw together and uses sour cream to add moisture and tang.

Ground pork has a more mild flavor than beef, so it can be a great backdrop for limitless flavors. This recipe uses curry powder and cayenne pepper in the patty and pairs it with a spicy homemade ketchup.

Turn the heat up on dinner with a spicy noodle bowl. Make sure to get the pork nice and crispy in the pan before adding the wet ingredients to ensure you don’t end up with a soggy soup.

This classic Chinese dish combines firm tofu and ground pork, all stewed together in a fragrant sauce. The sauce in this version packs a punch with spicy gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger and a hint of brown sugar for sweetness.

Ground pork can play a starring role in a batch of soup dumplings. The trick to this recipe is to add gelatin to some seasoned chicken stock, which melts into hot, liquid soup when the dumplings are steamed.

Pork lovers will go ga-ga over this double pork meatloaf that uses plain ground pork and bratwurst pork sausage to form the loaf. The outside is wrapped in bacon, just in case you were worried there wouldn’t be enough porky flavor.

This dish has many of the same flavors of an egg roll, but without the carbs. The bowl is chock full of vegetables and a bit of crispy ground pork to keep you full for hours.

Explore the world of savory pies with this double pork pie. It’s loaded with bacon and plenty of ground pork, along with mustard and just a hint of fish sauce for that can’t-put-your-finger-on-it flavor.

Crispy lotus root stuffed with seasoned ground pork is a classic dish. The whole thing is battered and fried to golden perfection, resulting in a delightful combination of crunchy exterior and juicy, flavorful filling.

Beef isn't the only meat you can use in a juicy, succulent burger. This recipe provides the perfect base for whatever creative toppings you can think up.

Save some money and make take-out at home with this pork and noodle dish. Ground pork and dry noodles make up the bulk, but the fresh ginger soy sauce is what keeps you coming back for more.

This recipe proves how versatile lasagna is. Instead of pasta sheets, this version takes a gluten-free turn by using sheets of savory-sweet butternut squash, and instead of ground beef or sausage, there are layers of tasty ground pork.

Don’t worry about sourcing pate — a quick batch of pork meatballs is all you need to make a tasty Vietnamese banh mi at home. The combination of salty pork, pickled vegetables and crusty baguette is what gives it that signature flavor.

Ground pork is the star of the show in these light and healthy lettuce cups. The filling is full of rich aromatics like garlic, ginger and mushroom soy sauce to maximize the flavor.

Afraid to make dumplings at home? Don’t be! The method is simple and straightforward, and it starts with a killer filling made of ground pork, minced garlic, ginger and a hit of Chinese five-spice.

A simple stir-fry is one of the easier meals to whip up when you just don't feel like spending a ton of time in the kitchen. This recipe uses a combination of firm tofu and ground pork to pack it full of protein.