Loco Moco recipe
A Hawaiian comfort food favorite, loco moco combines juicy beef patties, savory mushroom gravy, fluffy white rice, and a perfectly fried egg. Whether you're craving brunch, lunch, or dinner, this dish has got you covered.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Frying pan (2)
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Plate for resting patties
- Spoon for stirring
- Ladle for serving gravy
Ingredients
- 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
- 1/2 small onion finely chopped
- 1 egg for binding the patties
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 4 large eggs for topping
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ small onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, one egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add the mushrooms and sliced onions, cooking until softened.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fry eggs sunny-side up or to your preference.
- Scoop 1/2 cup rice onto each plate. Top with a hamburger patty, spoon over gravy, and finish with a fried egg on top.
Disclaimer:
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 275mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 4mg
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