Description
Hawaiian classic loco moco blends juicy hamburger patties with rich gravy over steamed rice and topped with a sunny-side-up egg. Comfort cuisine from Hawaii promises satisfying flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup brown gravy (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare fluffy white rice using package guidelines, allowing it to rest and absorb moisture for optimal texture.
- Form ground beef into compact patties, seasoning with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Heat a heavy skillet to medium-high temperature, cooking beef patties approximately 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Without cleaning the skillet, crack eggs directly into the remaining meat drippings, cooking sunny-side up until egg whites solidify and yolks remain runny.
- Create a rich brown gravy by whisking together beef broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch in the same skillet, scraping up flavorful browned bits from the pan.
- Layer a generous portion of steamed rice as the foundation of the dish.
- Carefully position seared beef patties atop the rice bed.
- Gently place crisp-edged fried eggs on top of the meat.
- Generously ladle warm gravy over the entire composition, ensuring each component is luxuriously coated.
- Serve immediately while all elements remain hot and appetizing.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality ground beef with a moderate fat content to ensure juicy, flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Experiment with different types of rice like jasmine or brown rice to add unique texture and nutritional variety to the traditional dish.
- Use low-sodium beef broth or homemade gravy to control salt levels and create a more balanced flavor profile for health-conscious diners.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like cornstarch instead of flour for gravy to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 870 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg