Description
Loco Moco is a classic Hawaiian comfort dish featuring savory ground beef patties served over fluffy white rice, topped with sunny-side-up eggs and smothered in rich brown gravy. Ready in just 35 minutes, this hearty meal combines simple ingredients for a satisfying and flavorful experience perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Beef Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
Eggs
- 2 large eggs
Gravy
- 1 cup brown gravy (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Prepare the white rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to steam and fluff it with a fork to keep the grains separate and tender.
- Form and Cook Patties: Shape the ground beef into two equal-sized patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned and cooked through.
- Fry Eggs: Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and fry the eggs sunny-side up. Cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny for the best texture contrast.
- Prepare Gravy: If making gravy from scratch, prepare it now according to your recipe. Alternatively, heat the store-bought brown gravy until warmed through.
- Assemble the Loco Moco: Place a serving of cooked rice on each plate. Top each with a beef patty, then place a fried egg on top. Spoon the warm brown gravy generously over the eggs, patties, and rice to complete the dish.
Notes
- Use 80% lean ground beef for optimal flavor and juiciness in the patties.
- For vegetarian variation, substitute beef patties with plant-based alternatives and use vegetarian gravy.
- To make homemade brown gravy, use beef drippings, broth, and flour to create a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Cooking eggs sunny-side up with runny yolks adds a creamy texture that complements the savory components well.
- Leftover rice works perfectly for this dish, making it a great way to use up extras.
