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Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco

A classic Hawaiian comfort food dish featuring a juicy hamburger patty over white rice, smothered in savory brown gravy and topped with a fried egg.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Patties
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
The Gravy
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp sugar optional
Assembly
  • 4 cups cooked white rice steaming hot
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Rice Cooker or Pot
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick Pan

Method
 

  1. Combine ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside, keeping fat in the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet with beef drippings. Once melted, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until golden.
  4. Gradually whisk in beef broth, soy sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened (about 3-5 minutes). Season with extra pepper.
  5. Return patties to the gravy to warm through for 1-2 minutes.
  6. In a separate non-stick pan, fry eggs sunny-side up or over-easy.
  7. To serve, place a scoop of rice on a plate, top with a burger patty, smother with gravy, and top with a fried egg.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer gravy, add sautéed mushrooms and onions to the pan before adding the flour. Serve with a side of macaroni salad for the full plate lunch experience.