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<\/p>\nA pack of ground pork can go a long way when you\u2019re trying to make dinner work on a budget. It\u2019s usually cheaper than ground beef, chicken, or turkey, but it still brings plenty of rich flavor to the table, and it works in everything from quick noodles to saucy bowls and easy skillet meals. I love an ingredient that can save a few dollars and still<\/em> keep dinner from feeling repetitive! So if you\u2019ve been overlooking it at the store, these 19 Ground Pork Recipes will give you plenty of easy, budget-friendly ways to put it to good use!<\/p>\n\n
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<\/p>\nAll recipes are rigorously tested in our Nashville Test Kitchen to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFast Noodle Dinners<\/h2>\n Noodles are always a hit with our audience because they check alllll the right boxes. They\u2019re quick, easy, packed with flavor, and usually built around pantry staples. These ground pork noodle recipes are some of our readers\u2019 favorites, and they\u2019re every bit as delicious as you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n
1. Dan Dan Noodles<\/h3>\n\n
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An easy, at-home take on Dan Dan Noodles made with spaghetti, ground pork, peanut butter, and chili crisp for big flavor with simple ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg>$8.86 Recipe \/ $2.22 Serving <\/span>This easy Dan Dan noodles recipe has the makings of a repeat dinner. It turns spaghetti, ground pork, peanut butter, and chili crisp into a bold, nutty, spicy noodle bowl in just 30 minutes. I also love that it gives you restaurant-style flavor without a mile-long ingredient list!<\/p>\n
2. Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles<\/h3>\n\n
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Sweet, salty, rich, and crunchy, these Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles hit all the bases. It\u2019s fast, easy comfort food for busy nights!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg>$3.75 recipe \/ $1.25 serving<\/span>A true Budget Bytes favorite, these pork and peanut dragon noodles have more than 200 5-star reviews and counting! The sweet, salty, rich, crunchy combo really does hit everything you want in a fast noodle dinner, and the whole thing is ready in 25 minutes for just a couple of dollars total.<\/p>\n
Bowl Meals<\/h2>\n I\u2019m always glad to have a few bowl meals in rotation because they tend to do a lot with very little. You get protein, carbs, plenty of texture, and a built-in excuse to toss in extra vegetables, which makes these feel practical and satisfying at the same time.<\/p>\n
3. Teriyaki Meatball Bowls<\/h3>\n\n
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Teriyaki Meatball Bowls include fragrant jasmine rice, tender pork meatballs, homemade teriyaki sauce, and broccoli florets for an easy meal prep friendly meal!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg>$8.86 recipe \/ $2.22 serving<\/span>These teriyaki meatball bowls are a solid meal prep option. You get jasmine rice, pork meatballs, homemade teriyaki sauce, and broccoli all in one bowl, and they reheat great for work lunches or easy dinners!<\/p>\n
4. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Bowls<\/h3>\n\n
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All of the flavor of your favorite Vietnamese sandwich in an easy to eat bowl.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg>$8.18 recipe \/ $1.36 serving<\/span>These b\u00e1nh m\u00ec bowls take the flavors of b\u00e1nh m\u00ec sandwiches and turns them into an easy bowl with ground pork meatballs and quick pickled carrots and onions. I love adding pickled vegetables to just about any bowl meal, and they do a lot of heavy lifting flavor-wise here!<\/p>\n
5. Pork and Cherry Rice Bowl<\/h3>\n\n
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These pork and cherry rice bowls are a quick and delicious rice bowl meal with a unique sweet and savory twist!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg>$7.27 recipe \/ $1.82 serving<\/span>I think these pork and cherry rice bowls are probably one of the more unexpected recipes in the bunch, and that\u2019s exactly why it stands out! The sweet-savory cherry and pork combo keeps it interesting, but it\u2019s still a quick rice bowl that\u2019s done in about 35 minutes.<\/p>\n
6. Hoisin Stir Fry Bowls<\/h3>\n\n
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Hoisin Stir Fry Bowls with a rich and spicy peanut sauce are a fast answer to dinner with tons of color, texture, and flavor. Use pork, chicken, or turkey!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg>$9.69 recipe \/ $2.42 serving<\/span>Color, texture, big flavor, quick cook time? These hoisin stir fry bowls understand the assignment. They\u2019re ready fast, work with ground pork, and the spicy peanut sauce is the kind of thing that makes them feel put together without much effort. I think this recipe would be great as lettuce wraps if you want to skip the rice, too!<\/p>\n
7. BBQ Meatballs with Cheese Grits<\/h3>\n\n
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BBQ Meatballs with Cheese Grits is the perfect cozy meal for crisp fall evenings, football games, and afternoons spent raking leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg>$7.74 recipe \/ $1.94 serving<\/span>These BBQ meatballs with cheese grits feel a little different from the rice-based bowls above, with a cozier, comfort-food vibe that still fits right into an easy dinner rotation. I like that this ground pork recipe feels hearty enough for cooler weather without becoming fussy or taking a ton of time to make!<\/p>\n
More Easy Dinner Recipes With Ground Pork<\/h2>\n These ground pork recipes go in a few different directions, but they all have the same budget-friendly, flavor-packed energy that makes them worth keeping in your dinner rotation!<\/p>\n
8. Pineapple Pork Hawaiian Burgers<\/h3>\n\n
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