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A plate with white rice topped with a hamburger patty, brown gravy, sautéed mushrooms and onions, a sunny-side-up egg, and chopped green onions.
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Loco Moco Recipe

There’s something so satisfying about a dish that brings bold flavors and comfort in every bite. This loco moco recipe is the epitome of easy comfort food that’s guaranteed to please a crowd and cure hunger pangs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 1340kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Separate frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound½ ground beef
  • ½ small onion finely chopped
  • 1 egg for binding the patties
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 4 large eggs for topping
  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying

For the gravy:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • ½ small onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, one egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add the mushrooms and sliced onions, cooking until softened.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fry eggs sunny-side up or to your preference.
  • Scoop 1/2 cup rice onto each plate. Top with a hamburger patty, spoon over gravy, and finish with a fried egg on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 1340kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 879mg | Sodium: 4460mg | Potassium: 1203mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1890IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 7mg