Name: Loco Moco Morning – Comfort That Sticks to Your Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice (sticky or short-grain, kept warm); 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking patties); 4 large eggs; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp soy sauce (my fusion twist); 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp green onions, chopped (optional, for a fresh pop)

Ingredients

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For the Base:

2 cups cooked white rice (sticky or short-grain, kept warm)
1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking patties)
4 large eggs

For the Gravy:

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tsp soy sauce (my fusion twist)
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

For Garnish:

2 tbsp green onions, chopped (optional, for a fresh pop)

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Instructions

Form the Patties: In a bowl, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 equal patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Set aside.
Cook the Patties: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F). Remove to a plate and keep warm.
Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it’s golden and nutty. Slowly pour in the beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Add soy sauce and Worcestershire, then simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Fry the Eggs: In a separate nonstick skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up (or over-easy if you prefer) over medium heat—about 2-3 minutes until the whites set but the yolk stays runny.
Assemble the Loco Moco: Divide the warm rice between 4 plates. Top each with a burger patty, spoon over a generous ladle of gravy, and crown it with a fried egg. Sprinkle with green onions if you’re feeling fancy.
Serve with Aloha: Dig in while it’s hot—fork through that yolk and let it mingle with the gravy. Pure island comfort!

Notes

Beef Swap: Try ground turkey or pork for a lighter twist.
Gravy Tip: If it thickens too much, thin it with a splash of broth.
Storage: Best fresh, but leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days—reheat gently.

Author: CurtisJ
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 580
Fat: 34g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 32g