Loco Moco

Name: Loco Moco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20); 2 cups dry long-grain white rice, cooked; 4 large eggs; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 2 cups low-sodium beef broth; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water (for slurry); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 stalks green onions, sliced

A classic Hawaiian plate of white rice topped with a seasoned beef patty, fried egg, and savory brown mushroom gravy - a hearty high-protein breakfast that keeps you fueled all morning.

40 minEasyServes 4680 cal/serving

HawaiianBreakfastStovetopHigh Protein

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
2 cups dry long-grain white rice, cooked
4 large eggs
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water (for slurry)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 stalks green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Cook 2 cups dry dry long-grain white rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20), 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, half the 1 tsp salt, and half the 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently and form into patties (one per serving). Do not overwork the meat.
3

Heat half the 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
4

In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Pour in 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
5

Whisk together 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water (for slurry) until smooth. Stir the slurry into the simmering gravy and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining salt and black pepper.
6

In a separate non-stick pan, heat remaining neutral oil (canola or vegetable) over medium heat. Fry 4 large eggs sunny-side up until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
7

To assemble: mound long-grain white rice in each bowl, top with a beef patty, pour mushroom gravy over, add a fried egg, and garnish with 2 stalks sliced green onions.

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Questions

What should Loco Moco look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny. A reading of 160 F on a thermometer settles it.

Why mix the cornstarch with water first in Loco Moco?

Step 5 reads: "Whisk together 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water (for slurry) until smooth." Dry starch clumps the moment it meets hot liquid. The slurry in step 5 disperses it first, and it only thickens once the sauce comes back to a simmer.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Loco Moco?

The entry for Loco Moco calls for 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Loco Moco?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Loco Moco uses 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20).

Can I make Loco Moco dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Loco Moco is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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