Description
Loco Moco is a classic Hawaiian comfort dish featuring juicy ground beef patties served over a bed of steamed white rice, topped with sunny-side-up eggs and smothered in rich brown gravy. This easy-to-make meal combines savory flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 large eggs
Brown Gravy
- 1 cup brown gravy (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the white rice according to the package instructions, then allow it to steam and keep warm while you prepare the other components.
- Cook the Beef 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 well browned and cooked through.
- Fry the Eggs: In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook sunny-side up until the whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny.
- Prepare the Gravy: If making gravy from scratch, prepare it according to your recipe; otherwise, warm the store-bought brown gravy in a small saucepan until hot.
- Assemble the Loco Moco: On each plate, place a portion of cooked rice, top each with a beef patty, then place a fried egg on top of the patty. Finally, generously pour warm brown gravy over the entire dish and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For extra flavor, season the beef patties with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper before cooking.
- If you prefer over-easy eggs instead of sunny-side-up, flip the eggs carefully after the whites are set and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
