We love cooking with ground meat around here! It’s economical, can be stretched pretty far, and it’s very versatile. That’s why we’re always looking for new and different ground meat recipes.
You’ll notice we’re saying ground meat, not ground beef. That’s because most, if not all, of these recipes contain a ground meat that isn’t beef. This gives us some unique flavors and helps us take advantage of different ground meats, according to what’s on sale. You’re going to love the variety here.
Easy Ground Meat Recipes
FRENCH CANADIAN TOURTIERE From Creative Cynchronicity
Tourtiere is a French Canadian meat pie traditionally served on Christmas Eve. It’s so popular all year-long in Canada now that they even sell frozen Tourtiere in their grocery stores. You can make it with ground beef, ground pork, or ground veal, but often people like to use a combination. The spice blend evokes delicious comfort food that is perfect for fall and winter.
PINEAPPLE TERIYAKI CHICKEN MEATBALLS From Together As A Family
CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI From Creative Cynchronicity
Turn your favorite Italian dish into a spaghetti and meatball meal with this simple recipe. Dinner is on the table in about half an hour!
TURKEY SALISBURY STEAKS From Cook 2 Eat Well
PENNE PASTA WITH TURKEY AND SPINACH From Foodie Crush
Another quick and easy dinner recipe you’re going to want in your back pocket for those hectic nights when it seems like there’s no hope of getting dinner on the table!
GROUND CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET From Laughing Spatula
GROUND PORK CHILI From Dear Crissy
Yum! Our mouths are watering over this hearty bowl of chili made with ground pork. What a great way to warm up after a cold day!
TURKEY TACO STUFFED SWEET POTATOES From Cookin Canuck
SWEET AND SPICY PORK LETTUCE WRAPS From What Molly Made
We just love lettuce wraps! They add that extra bit of flavor and crunch to your meal.
GROUND TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS From Dear Crissy
GROUND PORK TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA From Babaganosh
They had us at pineapple salsa. This is a must-try on our list!
EGG ROLL IN A BOWL From Real Housemoms
GROUND TURKEY SWEET POTATO BAKE From Wellness By Kay
Chock-full of nutrients and flavor, this tasty one-pan bake is a family-friendly recipe that needs to be added to your meal rotation!
PORK STIR FRY From Savory Tooth
ASIAN GROUND CHICKEN STIR FRY From Low Carbing Asian
Forget the takeout! You can make this simple ground chicken stir fry at home for much less money!
BAKED ZITI WITH GROUND TURKEY From Cooking With Bliss
KOREAN STYLE GROUND TURKEY From Eighty Recipes
Korean-style recipes are our favorites! With a rich delicious flavor that works with pretty much any meat, this is a recipe with versatility.
VIETNAMESE CARAMELISED PORK BOWLS From Recipe Tin Eats
THAI BASIL CHICKEN From The Works Of Life
Thai flavors kick this dish up a notch! Spicy and sensational!
CHICKEN AND PORK KATLETI From Natasha’s Kitchen
GINGER MINCED PORK RICE BOWL From Spice The Plate
Another easy alternative to takeout, this rice bowl can be customized to your preferences. Use up leftovers by adding them to this delicious bowl!
MOCK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS From The Spruce Eats
LAMB KOFTA From Food And Wine
Have you ever tried kofta before? If not, you are in for a treat. It’s so easy to make but so tasty. The mint may be expected but the pomegranate and paprika is a delightful surprise.
SPICY CRISPY PORK NOODLES From The Works Of Life
GROUND ORANGE CHICKEN From Dinner Then Dessert
If you love orange chicken like we do, this ground chicken version is so much simpler to make. It still packs a punch though!
BURRITO BOWLS WITH GROUND TURKEY From Yellow Bliss Road
PORK FRIED RICE From Le Creme De La Crumb
Fried rice is another of those recipes that can be personalized to just what you like. Gather up those random bits of leftovers from the fridge and you’ll be all set.
PALEO GROUND TURKEY HASH From Our Salty Kitchen
Wow! So many amazing ground meat options to choose from! Which ones will you add to your meal plan?