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Loco Moco

A recipe for Loco Moco (Hawaiian Beef and Egg over Rice)! A seasoned beef patty is placed over a bed of rice and covered with a rich gravy and a fried egg.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Ingredients

For the beef:
  • 1 pound (450 grams) 80/20 ground beef
  • 1/4 medium onion peeled and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the gravy:
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
  • 3/4 medium onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups (470 milliliters) beef stock
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
For serving:
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
  • 4 cups steamed white rice
  • 4 fried eggs
  • 2 green onions green parts only, thinly sliced

Instructions

To make the beef patties:
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with the onion, garlic, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Divide the beef into 4 equal pieces and form each into a patty about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) thick.
  3. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
To make the gravy:
  1. While the beef patties rest in the refrigerator, prepare the gravy.
  2. In a large skillet, drizzle the vegetable oil over medium low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to caramelize, 20-30 minutes. Adjust between medium low to low to keep the onions from burning.
  3. Pour in the beef stock and season with the soy sauce and worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Pour into the simmering stock and stir to combine.
  5. Continue to simmer, stirring often, until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat. Adjust seasonings as desired.
To assemble:
  1. Remove the beef patties from the refrigerator.
  2. In a large skillet, drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Add the beef patties, in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes on each side.
  3. Divide the steamed rice among four bowls. Top with each with a beef patty, the gravy, and fried egg.
  4. Serve immediately topped with green onions.