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Loco Moco

A Hawaiian comfort food classic combining a juicy beef patty, a fried egg, and savory gravy over a bed of fluffy white rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Patties
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Gravy
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter for cooking eggs

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Plate or bowl
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Start cooking your rice first since it takes the longest.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 2 equal portions and form them into patties about 3/4-inch thick.
  3. Season each patty with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef patties.
  5. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the cooked patties and set aside.
  7. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
  8. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the melted butter and stir for 1 minute.
  9. Gradually add the beef broth while whisking constantly.
  10. Add Worcestershire sauce and adjust salt and pepper, simmering for 2 to 3 minutes.
  11. In a separate skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and fry the eggs for 3 to 4 minutes.
  12. On two plates, divide the cooked rice, place a beef patty on each, then pour gravy over.
  13. Top each with a fried egg and serve immediately.

Notes

Variations like Spam Loco Moco or mushroom gravy can be tried for different flavors.