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Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco Recipe

Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco Recipe
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This Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco recipe features a hearty combination of savory ground beef patties, fluffy white rice, rich brown gravy, and perfectly cooked eggs. A beloved Hawaiian comfort food, it offers a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the Rice:

  • 2 cups white medium grain rice
  • 2 cups water

For the Brown Gravy:

  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

For the Burger Patties:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup onion, diced
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Eggs:

  • 6 large eggs
  • Cooking oil of choice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cool water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Add the rinsed rice and water into a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions until the rice is tender and fluffy.
  2. Make the Gravy: In a medium pot, whisk together the beef stock, cornstarch, onion powder, shoyu, and beef bouillon paste until smooth. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a gravy-like consistency. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream to add richness.
  3. Prepare the Burger Patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, diced onion, panko breadcrumbs, ketchup, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Form the mixture into 6 evenly sized patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties, flipping once, until browned on the outside and cooked through to your desired doneness.
  4. Cook the Eggs: Heat your preferred cooking oil in a separate frying pan over medium heat. Crack each egg into the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the egg whites are fully set and the edges begin to brown. Carefully flip each egg to cook over-easy, leaving the yolk slightly runny.
  5. Assemble the Loco Moco: On each serving plate, place a generous scoop of cooked rice as the base. Top the rice with a cooked burger patty, pour a ladle of warm brown gravy over the patty, and crown everything with a perfectly cooked egg. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with lean ground turkey or chicken.
  • You can swap out medium grain rice for jasmine or long grain rice as preferred.
  • Adjust the gravy seasoning with additional soy sauce or beef bouillon paste to taste.
  • For crispier edges on the eggs, use a bit more oil and cook on medium-high heat.
  • Leftover loco moco components can be stored separately and reheated but assemble and serve fresh for best results.

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