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Loco Moco (Hawaiian Lunch) served with gravy and egg

Loco Moco (Hawaiian Lunch): The Best Island Comfort Food Ever

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Loco Moco is a classic Hawaiian comfort food dish featuring a juicy beef patty over a bed of rice, smothered in savory gravy, and topped with a sunny-side-up egg. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Egg: 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion (optional)
  • 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • Green onions for garnish
  • Cooked rice, as needed
  • Hamburger Patties:
    • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Gravy:
    • 1 1/2 cups beef stock
    • 4 tsp shoyu (soy sauce)
    • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tsp ketchup
    • 5 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Hamburger Patties: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  2. Form into thick patties, smoothing the edges to prevent cracks. Each should be at least 1 inch thick.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat. Fry each patty for 3–5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  4. Make the Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together beef stock, shoyu, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and cornstarch until fully combined.
  5. Using the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute, then add mushrooms for another 1–2 minutes (optional).
  6. Melt remaining butter in the pan and pour in the gravy mixture. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and begins to simmer.
  7. Cook the Egg: In a separate frying pan, melt butter and crack in the egg. Cook sunny-side-up or to your liking. Set aside.
  8. Assemble the Loco Moco: On a plate, place a scoop of hot white rice. Add one hamburger patty on top, then spoon over the gravy. Finish with the egg and garnish with green onions.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can prepare the hamburger patties in advance and refrigerate them for quick assembly.
  • Customize with sautéed onions, mushrooms, or even a second patty for an extra-hearty meal.
  • Adjust the gravy thickness by adding more cornstarch or broth as needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 710
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 45g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg