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Loco Moco

Classic Hawaiian comfort food featuring a seasoned beef patty, rich mushroom brown gravy, runny fried egg, and fluffy white rice—all ready in about half an hour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 2 cups short grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
Beef Patties
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Brown Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Eggs
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with 2 1/2 cups water in a rice cooker or lidded pot; cook according to rice-cooker instructions or simmer on low for 18 minutes, then rest 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; divide into four 3/4-inch-thick patties and press a small dimple in the center of each.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear patties 4 minutes without moving, flip, and cook 3–4 minutes more until medium doneness. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Return the skillet to medium heat, melt butter, and sauté sliced mushrooms 5 minutes until golden.
  5. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir constantly 1 minute; slowly whisk in beef broth, then add soy sauce and Worcestershire. Bring to a simmer and cook 5–7 minutes until the gravy coats the back of a spoon; season with salt and pepper, then keep warm on low.
  6. In a separate nonstick pan over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter; crack in the eggs and cook 3–4 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
  7. To assemble, mound hot rice onto each of four plates, top with a beef patty, spoon generous mushroom gravy over the patty and rice, and crown with a sunny-side-up egg.
  8. Serve immediately so the runny yolk blends with the gravy for the best flavor.

Notes

Use a hot skillet to build fond for the gravy, keep the egg yolks runny for authentic texture, and assemble just before serving to maintain heat and freshness.