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    The Ultimate Burger Bowl - Low Carb Recipe

    Published: Jul 1, 2018 Last updated: Mar 14, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    The Ultimate Burger Bowl made with a juicy burger, avocado, fresh salsa, and crispy pork belly!
    Featured Image for Ultimate Burger Bowl.

    The Ultimate Burger Bowl post is sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

    The Ultimate Burger Bowl is chock full of flavor and perfect for your low carb friends! Made juicy and delicious with Certified Angus Beef ® brand ground beef, cheddar cheese, seasoned with a little chili, cumin, and homemade salsa in the mix! If Mexican flavors are your thing then you will love this recipe!

    When it comes to summertime grilling, there isn't much else better than a burger on the grill. Unless it's served in what is considered the most Ultimate Burger Bowl! Topped with Avocados, salsa, crispy pork belly and cilantro, this is a burger salad worth creating ALL summer long!

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    Jump to:
    • Why a Burger Bowl?
    • Burger Bowl FAQ's
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Kicking up your burger bowl another notch
    • Tips for making the Ultimate Burger Bowl!
    • Where can you buy the best angus beef? It's easy using this store locator!
    • What to serve with the Ultimate Burger Bowl
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Why a Burger Bowl?

    It's no secret I love my burgers. Since going low carb, I wanted to make a burger in a way that I would look forward to eating it still. So, this Ultimate Burger Bowl hit the right spot with all my favorite flavors and toppings!

    I make this Ultimate Burger Bowl all the time in the summer months! Summer seems to be when we eat the most burgers because of it being grilling season. The great fats you get in this recipe can't be beat!

    The Ultimate Burger Bowl fully loaded

    Burger Bowl FAQ's

    What is the Ultimate Burger Bowl?

    The ultimate burger bowl is a fully loaded, low carb, keto friendly salad made with only the best ingredients! This particular burger bowl is made with 80/20  Certified Angus Beef ® brand ground beef with some fresh homemade salsa and cheese mixed right in. Then, topped with avocado, more salsa, and crispy pork belly!

    Can I substitute bacon for pork belly in my Ultimate Burger Bowl?

    Yes, bacon is a good substitute. However, if you can get your hands on pork belly, it is absolutely delicious!

    How many carbs are in the Ultimate Burger Bowl?

    This burger bowl has only 1 net carb per serving!

    Ingredients

    The best part of this recipe is the beef! You all know by now that I am a big beef fan and of course, when I buy beef, I buy what is the best angus beef on the market! That for me would be Certified Angus Beef ® brand! 

    I like to buy the 80/20 ratio when buying ground beef for grilling. I want moist burgers, and as a Keto diet follower, I want the added fat in my burger. There are other ratios you can use, but the 80/20 is my preference.

    Instructions

    fresh salsa on a spoon

    This recipe is so full of flavor that it is hard to stop eating! The homemade salsa has two places in this recipe and leftovers can be used as dip for your guests enjoy with tortilla chips if you must!

    adding salsa to the ground beef

    This fresh salsa helps add more moisture and flavor to your grilled burger. It is also so very addicting!

    A pair of hands mixing the ground beef

    To grill perfectly tender burgers, the one thing you do not want to do is over mix your beef. If you are going to do mix ins like I did, you want to not overwork it! A moist, juicy burger is what makes your burger bowl the ultimate!

    A pair of hands shaping ground beef into hamburgers 2 formed burgers on a plate

    The next thing that makes your burger an ultimate burger bowl is grilling! To me, a burger cooked on the grill add so much flavor. Of course, it's still excellent if you can't grill it, but hey, it is summertime and the grill should be your mainstay!

    Hamburgers on the grill

    The worst thing you can do is dry your burger out by overcooking it.  Be sure to keep an instant read thermometer handy and when the internal temp reaches 160 degrees it is time to pull them off the grill.

    The Ultimate Burger Bowl in assembly

    When I was discussing my "ultimate burger bowl" with Grumpy, the one thing he kept saying was, "pork belly." You have to put pork belly in your bowl because that is the perfect accompanyment to beef! Of course, if you don't have access to pork belly, you can always use thick cut bacon!

    assembling the salad bowl

    Kicking up your burger bowl another notch

    Because I love spicy Mexican flavors, I had to do the fresh salsa alongside the burger also! A fresh avocado half adds more of that great much needed fat in the keto diet.

    Do you feel like splurging more? Then add a fried egg with a nice runny yolk!

    A pair of hands cutting the burger with a knife

    Tips for making the Ultimate Burger Bowl!

    • Use Certified Angus Beef ® brand 80/20 mix for great flavor and moisture.
    • Make your own homemade salsa with fresh ingredients as an add in to the burger.
    • Add some crispy texture with thick cut crispy fried bacon or pork belly.
    • Add creamy texture with avocado and optional soft fried egg.
    • Don't overcook that burger!

    Where can you buy the best angus beef? It's easy using this store locator!

    I usually buy my beef pre packed at my local Price Chopper. When buying that way it is averages about 1.33lb in a package. I get 4 good sized burgers out of this, as well as a little "tasting burger" for taste testing!

    Anytime I want less than that, the butchers at the meat case are always more than happy to perfectly portion your ground beef for you. Just be sure to tell them you want the Certified Angus Beef!

    The Ultimate Burger Bowl fully loaded

    What to serve with the Ultimate Burger Bowl

    While the Ultimate Burger Bowl is probably the only thing you really need, you may find a little later you need something to satisfy your sweet tooth!

    Our favorite way to do this is with a mini dessert! These Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Shooters are the right size and hit the spot! Or, you may have a little bit of a cookie craving. If so, then these Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies for Two would be perfect!

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    📖 Recipe

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    The Ultimate Burger Bowl

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    The Ultimate Burger Bowl made with a juicy burger, avocado, fresh salsa, and crispy pork belly!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Additional Time 10 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Burger Bowls
    Calories 523 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    For the Salsa

    • 3 large ripe tomatoes diced
    • ⅓ cup onion finely diced
    • 1 large jalapeno pepper diced
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 medium lime juiced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

    For the Burgers

    • 1.33 lb Certified Angus Beef brand 80/20 ground beef
    • 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoon homemade salsa
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 ounces thinly sliced sharp cheddar cheese optional (for topping burgers)

    Suggested additions

    • 4 cups mixed greens
    • 2 avocados halved and sliced
    • ½ cup pork belly crispy cooked
    • 2 tablespoons homemade salsa
    • 1 serving your favorite salad dressing

    Instructions
     

    To make salsa:

    • Toss together diced tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, garlic, salt, lime juice and apple cider vinegar. Set aside in refrigerator until ready to use.

    To make the burgers

    • Gently mix together ground beef, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. 
    • Shape into 4 equal patties.
    • Preheat grill until hot. I make sure mine is at 450 degrees before adding my burgers. Cover grill and reduce heat to medium low. Cook about 4 min. Turn and cook another 6 -10 minutes until desired doneness. Your internal temperature should at least be 160 degrees. Add cheese slices the last minute of grilling (if desired).

    Create the Ultimate Burger Bowl (Serving suggestions)

    • Place a base of lettuce in your bowl (about 1 cup - 2 cups depending on your preferred amount of greens). 
    • Place burger off to the side of the bowl. Arrange pork belly (or thick cut crispy bacon) next to the burger. Add more salsa and avocado. Drizzle with your favorite dressing. Serve.

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    Notes

    Nutrition information is for the grilled burger only. Additions you make should be taken into consideration. 
    Nutrition information calculated using myfitnesspal is provided as a courtesy, but will vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients you use. Please consult with your doctor regarding specific health needs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 44g
    Keyword Best Angus Beef, Bowl, Burger Bowl, Certified Angus Beef, Grill, grilling, Ground Beef, homemade, keto recipe, low carb, low carbohydrate, Salsa, summer recipe
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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