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Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco

A hearty Hawaiian classic featuring a juicy hamburger patty over sticky white rice, topped with a fried egg and smothered in thick, savory brown gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Savory Gravy
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 onion yellow onion chopped
Assembly
  • 4 cups cooked white rice sticky/short-grain
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rice cooker or pot

Method
 

  1. Mix ground beef with seasonings and form into 4 oval patties.
  2. Fry patties in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté chopped onions in the beef fat until soft.
  4. Melt butter in the pan, then whisk in flour. Cook for 2 minutes to make a roux.
  5. Slowly whisk in beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to prevent lumps.
  6. Simmer gravy until thick and viscous. Return patties to gravy to warm.
  7. Fry eggs in a separate pan, sunny-side up or over-easy.
  8. Assemble by placing rice on a plate, topping with a patty and egg, and smothering in gravy.

Notes

For best results, use 80/20 ground chuck to ensure the gravy has plenty of beef flavor. The gravy will thicken as it cools.