30 Ground Pork Recipes For When You're Bored With Beef (2024)

Looking for a weekend project? We suggest these super-flavorful (and surprisingly easy) pot stickers! Need a primer? Check out how to make homemade dumplings.

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Based on the traditional lasagna alla Bolognese from the Emilia-Romagna province in Italy, we grabbed what we loved most about the timeless, classic recipe and simplified it to make it weeknight-friendly.

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If you're a fan of crispy, savory egg rolls, then you might consider this unwrapped version your dream lunch. Without the need to wrap or fry, this veggie-packed meal comes together in well under an hour. Garnish with crispy raw scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and plenty of sriracha or chili oil.

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Dirty rice (or rice dressing as it’s referred to in the bayou) is a delicious Louisiana staple made mainly of rice, ground pork sausage, ground beef, the holy trinity of vegetables (onion, bell pepper, and celery). Say goodbye to boring rice!

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Originating from Chinese Sichuan cooking, these noodles were named for the carrying pole (aka dan dan) that street vendors used to carry baskets of noodles and sauce. American versions are usually more saucy than soupy, and often include sesame paste, peanut butter, or tahini, like ours does.

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The epitome of a classic, reliable dinner, meatloaf can be many things to different people. For some, it's a dependable weeknight dinner; for others, a nostalgic comfort food from childhood. Whatever it is for you, one thing is for sure: Your go-to recipe should be simple and dependable. This is that recipe.

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Many of you might be thinking: Wait, what even is a sausage ball?! The answer: addictive bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick that will be the most popular appetizer at your party.

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Disclaimer: “Authentic” mapo tofu is hard to perfect without a flaming hot wok above a fire and some hard-to-find ingredients. Never fear, we've made some concessions, and this one is still delicious. Just make sure to serve it with rice to help sop up all that yummy sauce!

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The perfect meatball must be tender, packed with flavor, nicely round, and hold together while cooking. Don't get us wrong, there's nothing wrong with all beef, but using a trio of ground beef, ground pork, and Italian sausage guarantees a much more complex flavor.

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Not only does this dumpling soup come together in a flash, it's also super-satisfying without weighing you down. If you'd like to add some veggies to this soup, try dropping some quartered bok choy into the boiling broth a couple minutes before serving.

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Fried rice is a classic, not in the least because it's SO versatile. Aside from the rice and the eggs, everything can be substituted. This is our favorite recipe using ground pork, but feel free to get creative with it.

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If you like pigs in a blanket, you’ll fall hard for sausage rolls. Featuring juicy pork filling wrapped in flaky golden brown pastry, these savory snacks are sure to become your new favorite party food.

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Take your time and give this homemade dumpling process lots of love—餃子 (jiao zi) are often made in the company of loved ones around Chinese New Year to celebrate families gathering together. May each one bring you a bite-sized pocket of blessing!

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Looking for a healthy recipe that's not salad? These sweet and spicy pork lettuce wraps are the answer. They're slightly rich and flavor-packed, with plenty of crunchy vegetables to balance it out.

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A lot of wonton soups tend to just be wontons and broth. Sometimes there will be noodles or some sliced scallions, but it tends to be a pretty minimalist dish. The PF Chang's version is for those who want more, more, and then some more.

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This traditional Mexican dish of stuffed poblano peppers, is thought of as one of Mexico’s most patriotic dishes due to the fact that the green of the poblanos, the red of the pomegranate seeds, and the white salsa de nogada make up the colors of the Mexican flag. TMYK!

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We absolutely LOVE dumplings, and xiaolongbao, the Chinese version filled with ground pork and gelatinized pork broth, are some of the best. Traditional pork bones can be hard to find, so we've subbed in gelatin and whatever broth you like. Trust us, once heated up, these dumplings are still just as heavenly.

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Not into making your own breakfast sausage? Buy it premade! (Just make sure there's no sugar added if you're keto.)

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Originally from Quebec, this pie is traditionally made in a “tourtiere” dish and eaten during Christmas. It’s been around for hundreds of years and has yet to lose its meaty luster. You can’t go to Quebec without trying a slice, nor should you leave any flaky crumbs behind.

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Once we discovered the magic of the air fryer, we knew we had to develop an egg roll recipe for our new favorite gadget. Quick to make and even easier to clean up, this recipe uses less oil than the usual deep-fried versions, making it one of our new go-to dishes for an easy snack or appetizer.

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