Description
Loco Moco is a classic Hawaiian comfort food featuring a juicy hamburger patty served over steamed white rice, topped with a savory mushroom and onion gravy, and finished with a sunny side up egg. This hearty dish combines umami flavors and textures for a satisfying meal perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
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 cup beef stock
- 4 tsp shoyu (soy sauce)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp ketchup
- 5 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1/2 medium sized sweet onion (optional)
- 3/4 cup sliced mushroom (optional)
Egg
- 2 eggs
- 1 slice butter (for frying eggs)
Other
- Cooked white rice (to serve)
- Green onions (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prepare Hamburger Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Form Patties: Take a handful of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball, then press it down to create a patty about one inch thick. Smooth edges to avoid cracks. Make the patties large as they will shrink while cooking.
- Cook Patties: Heat a pan over medium heat. Fry patties for 3-5 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and well browned. Remove patties and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Prepare Gravy Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together beef stock, shoyu, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and cornstarch until cornstarch is fully dissolved and mixture is smooth.
- Sauté Onions and Mushrooms: Using the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add sliced onions and cook for about a minute to caramelize. Then add mushrooms and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened. This step is optional; if you prefer, skip onions and mushrooms.
- Cook Gravy: Melt the remaining butter in the pan. Pour in the gravy mixture and stir continuously until it thickens and begins to simmer, incorporating flavors from sautéed onions and mushrooms.
- Cook Eggs: In a separate pan, melt a slice of butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook sunny side up or to your preferred doneness. Set aside once cooked.
- Assemble Loco Moco: On each serving plate, place a generous scoop of hot white rice. Layer a hamburger patty on top, then generously drizzle the mushroom-onion gravy over the patty. Top with a cooked sunny side up egg and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve: Serve the Loco Moco hot and enjoy this hearty Hawaiian classic.
Notes
- You can omit the onions and mushrooms if you prefer a simpler gravy.
- Adjust seasoning salt and Worcestershire sauce to taste in the patties and gravy for preferred flavor intensity.
- Sunny side up egg can be substituted with scrambled or over-easy per preference.
- Use freshly cooked white rice for best results; day-old rice may alter texture.
- Make sure patties are thick enough to remain juicy after cooking and shrinking.
