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Hawaiian loco moco with rice, beef patty, onion gravy, fried egg, and macaroni salad.
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Loco Moco is a beloved Hawaiian comfort meal of rice, a hamburger patty, brown gravy, and a fried egg.

The patties leave savory browned bits for a quick onion-mushroom gravy, making the skillet do double duty.

Shape the patties slightly wider than needed because they contract as they cook, and rest them while making the gravy.

Serving Suggestions

Spoon rice onto each plate, add a patty and generous gravy, then top with a fried egg and serve with macaroni salad.

Close serving view of runny egg yolk and onion gravy over a loco moco beef patty and rice.

Recipe Notes

Cook the rice and prepare the macaroni salad before starting the patties so every component reaches the table hot.

Hawaiian loco moco with rice, beef patty, onion gravy, fried egg, and macaroni salad.

Hawaiian Loco Moco

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Hawaiian comfort food with steamed rice, a juicy beef patty, onion-mushroom gravy, and a fried egg.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 860
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Rice
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice rinsed
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
Beef Patties
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef 80 to 85 percent lean
  • 1/3 cup yellow onion finely grated
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Onion-Mushroom Gravy
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef stock
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
To Finish
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 cups prepared Hawaiian-style macaroni salad

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cook the Rice:
  1. Combine the rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and cook for 15 minutes. Rest off the heat for 10 minutes, then fluff.
Cook the Patties:
  1. Mix the beef, grated onion, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper just until combined. Shape into four wide patties.
  2. Cook in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to preference. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Make the Gravy:
  1. Melt the butter in the same skillet. Cook the mushrooms and sliced onion for 7 to 8 minutes until browned.
  2. Stir in the flour for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the stock, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until glossy and thickened.
Fry and Serve:
  1. Heat the oil in a clean skillet and fry the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks remain runny.
  2. Divide the rice among plates, top with patties, gravy, and fried eggs, and add macaroni salad on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 860kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 49gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 1420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • Do not overmix the beef or the patties may become dense.
  • For food safety, cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

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