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Loco Moco

Savory Loco Moco: Your New Favorite Comfort Food Delight

Loco Moco is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines ground beef, gravy, and a sunny-side-up egg over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Japanese short grain rice Ensures the perfect sticky texture.
For the Beef Patties
  • 1 pound ground beef Feel free to swap for ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium onion Adds natural sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup panko Provides the right texture.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Enhances umami flavor.
For the Gravy
  • 1 cup beef broth Vegetable broth is a good vegetarian alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Adds richness to the gravy.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Brings depth to the flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Essential for thickening the gravy.
For the Topping
  • 4 eggs Fried sunny-side up or poached.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Loco Moco
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, panko breadcrumbs, and soy sauce. Mix gently and shape into 4 patties.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, bringing to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with water and whisk into gravy until thickened.
  4. In a non-stick skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up for 2-3 minutes until the whites are set.
  5. Assemble by placing cooked rice on each plate, topping with a beef patty, a fried egg, and ladling gravy over the dish. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Allow cooked patties to rest briefly for enhanced flavor. Serve rice hot and fry eggs just before serving for best results.

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