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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.
Course Main
Cuisine Hawaiian
Keyword beef, egg, Hawaii, Hawaiian, Loco Moco, meat, rice
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

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:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with the onion, garlic, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Divide the beef into 4 equal pieces and form each into a patty about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) thick.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

To make the gravy:

  • While the beef patties rest in the refrigerator, prepare the gravy.
  • 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.
  • Pour in the beef stock and season with the soy sauce and worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Pour into the simmering stock and stir to combine.
  • Continue to simmer, stirring often, until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat. Adjust seasonings as desired.

To assemble:

  • Remove the beef patties from the refrigerator.
  • 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.
  • Divide the steamed rice among four bowls. Top with each with a beef patty, the gravy, and fried egg.
  • Serve immediately topped with green onions.