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Authentic Loco Moco Recipe: Easy Hawaiian Comfort Food

A close-up of a delicious loco moco featuring a hamburger patty, rich brown gravy, white rice, and a sunny-side-up egg on top.
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Learn how to make classic Loco Moco, the famous Hawaiian plate lunch featuring a beef patty, rice, rich gravy, and a fried egg. This is simple, joyful, and delicious comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 slices of cheese (optional, for gourmet variation)

Instructions

  1. Mix the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into four equal patties, slightly wider than your desired final size.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Remove patties and set aside.
  3. To make the homemade Hawaiian gravy, reduce heat to medium. Add flour to the skillet drippings and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. While the gravy simmers, prepare the fried eggs in a separate pan, cooking them sunny-side up so the yolk remains runny.
  6. To assemble the Loco Moco, place one scoop of hot white rice on each plate.
  7. Top the rice with one beef patty. If using cheese, place a slice on top of the hot patty immediately to melt.
  8. Spoon a generous amount of the hot gravy over the patty.
  9. Place one fried egg on top of the gravy. Serve this famous Hawaii recipe immediately.

Notes

  • For the best flavor in your homemade Hawaiian gravy, use low-sodium beef broth if you are watching your sodium intake.
  • If you want a gourmet loco moco variation, use ground short rib or add sautéed mushrooms to the gravy base.
  • If you are making this for a classic Hawaiian breakfast, use slightly smaller patties.
  • When forming the patties, make a small indentation in the center to prevent them from bulging during cooking.

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