Description
Loco Moco is a classic Hawaiian comfort dish featuring a bed of steamed white rice topped with juicy ground beef patties, sunny-side-up eggs, and rich brown gravy. This hearty meal combines simple ingredients for a satisfying and flavorful experience that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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 the Rice: Prepare the white rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let it steam briefly to fluff and keep warm.
- Cook Beef Patties: Shape the ground beef into evenly sized patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until nicely browned and fully cooked through.
- Fry the Eggs: Using the same skillet, crack the eggs and fry them sunny-side up. Cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny for the best texture.
- Prepare the Gravy: If using homemade gravy, prepare it while patties and eggs cook. Alternatively, heat store-bought brown gravy until warm.
- Assemble the Loco Moco: On each plate, place a generous portion of steamed rice. Top the rice with a beef patty, then a fried egg, and finish by pouring warm brown gravy over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use medium-high heat to ensure the beef patties get a good sear without overcooking internally.
- You can customize the dish by adding sautéed onions or mushrooms to the gravy for extra flavor.
- For a healthier option, substitute lean ground turkey or chicken for the beef patties.
- Make sure to keep the rice warm as it forms the base of this dish.
- Sunny-side-up eggs add richness, but you can adjust cooking time for over-easy or over-hard eggs as preferred.
