Description
At its core, Hawaiian loco moco is the quintessential comfort food meal of the Hawaiian Islands. It is not a delicate or complicated dish, but rather a hearty plate constructed from simple, soul-warming components stacked with care.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
For the Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp butter or oil, for frying
- Sliced green onions, optional
Instructions
- Make the patties: Combine ground beef, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 portions and shape into patties.
- Cook the burgers: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove and set aside.
- Make the gravy: Melt butter in the same skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Simmer: Cook the gravy for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fry the eggs: In a separate skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set and the yolks remain slightly runny.
- Assemble: Place a generous portion of steamed white rice on each plate. Add a hamburger patty, spoon plenty of brown gravy over it, and top with a fried egg.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sliced green onions if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Serve Loco Moco hot with extra brown gravy spooned over the rice and egg. For a traditional Hawaiian-style meal, pair it with a simple side salad or macaroni salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Loco Moco
- Calories: ~720 kcal
Keywords: authentic loco moco, island loco moco, Hawaiian burger rice gravy, loco moco plate lunch