Jul 14 2026
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Loco Moco Recipe

Inspired by Lilikoi Kitchen
Time45m
Serves4

A classic Hawaiian dish with rice, hamburger patty, fried egg, and gravy.

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Ingredients

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For the Rice

For the Hamburger Patties

For the Gravy

For the Fried Eggs

Method

For the Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine white rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

For the Hamburger Patties

  1. 2

    Prepare the Patties

    In a large bowl, mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined. Form into 4 equal-sized patties.

  2. 3

    Cook the Patties

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

For the Gravy

  1. 4

    Make the Gravy

    In the same skillet used for the patties, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Gradually add beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until gravy thickens.

For the Fried Eggs

  1. 5

    Fry the Eggs

    In a separate skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until the whites are set but yolks are still runny. Cook longer if you prefer firmer yolks.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Loco Moco

    On a plate, layer cooked rice, top with a hamburger patty, then place a fried egg on top. Generously pour gravy over the entire dish before serving.

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