Go Back
+ servings

Loco Moco Recipe

After one bite of this savory and delicious Loco Moco Recipe you'll see why this main dish is such a hit! Hamburger, egg, white rice, all lathered in gravy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 728kcal

Ingredients

For the burger:

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the gravy:

  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 beef bullion cube
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

For assembly:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups hot cooked white rice
  • Thinly sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Divide the mixture into fourths and form into patties.
  • Over medium heat, heat a cast iron skillet or large skillet. Add the patties to the heated skillet and sear patty on both sides. Continue to cook burger to your desired temperature, up to 15 minutes total.
  • While the patties are cooking, make the Hawaiian Moco Loco gravy. Whisk together the beef broth, cornstarch, bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick or burn. Make sure the bouillon cube breaks up, and cook until the mixture thickens, which typically takes about 8 minutes. Take it off the heat and stir in the butter and heavy cream, and set aside.
  • Heat a separate nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter to the pan and let it melt. Crack the eggs into the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until eggs are sunny side up or over easy, per your preference.
  • To serve, add hot rice to your serving plate. Top with burger patty, add gravy then an egg on top. Garnish with green onions, serve and enjoy.

Notes

  1. To make this even easier and faster, you can use your favorite canned or instant brown gravy. 
  2. You can get all the skillets going at once if you are short on time. I prefer to do each one at a time, but it's not necessary. 
  3. While I have a hard time messing with a classic recipe like this, if you're feeling adventurous, add some cheese curds or bacon on top. 
  4. I don't suggest trying to freeze leftovers. 
  5. You don't have to use ground beef. It is simple enough to swap out for ground turkey, chicken, or another alternative. Just make sure you cook it appropriately. 
  6. Other spices can be used, see above for ideas.

Nutrition

Calories: 728kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 311mg | Sodium: 1242mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 5mg