Loco Moco
A classic Hawaiian comfort food dish featuring a hamburger patty over rice, smothered in gravy, and topped with a fried egg.
40m4Servings
Nutrition
431kcal
18gProtein
29gCarbs
26gFat
Ingredients
BURGER PATTIES
Ground Beef
0.5 lb
Salt
To taste
to taste
Black Pepper
To taste
to taste
Cayenne Pepper
To taste
to taste
Green Onions
Chopped
1 tbsp
GRAVY
Beef Broth
1 cup
Soy Sauce
2 tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp
Ketchup
1 tsp
Sesame Oil
2 drops
Cornstarch
2 tsp
Sugar
Optional
1 tsp
FOR SERVING
Cooked White Rice
2 cups
Eggs
4 whole
Butter
1 tsp
Salt
To taste
to taste
Paprika
pinch
Green Onions
Sliced, for garnish
1 tbsp
Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
Instructions
1Prepare the Burger Patties
5m
5mSeason the Beef
In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chopped green onions. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form them into patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Make them slightly larger than your serving bowl, as they will shrink during cooking. You can make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up.
2Make the Gravy
10m
10mCombine Gravy Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and sesame oil.
Thicken the Gravy
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Pour the broth mixture into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook, stirring, until the gravy thickens. If using, whisk in the sugar. Reduce heat to low and reserve until needed.
3Cook the Burger Patties
10m
10mSear the Patties
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil or butter. Sear the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they have a nice deep brown crust and are cooked to your desired doneness. If you added green onions to the patties, you can add them to the pan during the last minute of cooking to lightly char them.
Rest the Patties
Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for a few minutes. Reserve any drippings in the pan for the gravy.
4Make the Gravy (Pan Sauce)
5m
5mDeglaze the Pan
Pour the prepared gravy mixture into the skillet used for the burgers. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a spoon or spatula. Simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
5Fry the Eggs
5m
5mCook the Eggs
In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Crack the eggs into the skillet, being careful not to break the yolks. Season with salt and paprika. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, or to your preference.
6Assemble the Loco Moco5m
5mPlate the Rice
Place a generous portion of hot cooked white rice into each serving bowl.
Add the Patty and Gravy
Top the rice with a burger patty. Spoon a generous amount of the pan sauce over the patty and let it spill onto the rice.
Top with Egg and Garnish
Carefully place a fried egg on top of each burger patty. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Tips
Don't overwork the ground beef when forming the patties, as this can make them tough.
For a richer gravy, use a good quality beef broth and don't be afraid to scrape up all the browned bits from the pan.
Cook the eggs to your preference, but a runny yolk is traditional and adds to the sauce.
The key to a great Loco Moco is the balance of the savory gravy, the juicy patty, and the creamy yolk.