Loco Moco is a beloved comfort food made with rice, a juicy hamburger patty, rich brown gravy, and a perfectly cooked egg on top.
Easy Loco Moco – Hearty Comfort Food
Ingredients
Rice
- 3 cups cooked white rice (short or medium grain)
Hamburger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Optional garnish:
- sliced green onions
Instructions-Easy Loco Moco
1. Cook the rice
Prepare white rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
2. Make hamburger patties
In a bowl combine:
- ground beef
- chopped onion
- garlic
- soy sauce
- salt
- pepper
Mix gently and form into 4 patties.
Cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Set aside.
3. Make the gravy
In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in:
- beef broth
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
Cook until gravy thickens (about 3–5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook the eggs
Fry eggs sunny-side up or over-easy until whites are set but yolk remains slightly runny.
5. Assemble
In each bowl place:
1 scoop rice
1 hamburger patty
ladle gravy generously over patty
top with fried egg
Garnish with green onions if desired.
Chefs Tips
Egg yolk should be slightly runny for best texture
Instead of beef broth, use beef stock for added flavor
Use Kikkoman soy sauce for authentic flavor
Add sautéed mushrooms to gravy
Use jasmine rice for extra aroma
Serve immediately while hot
This easy loco moco recipe is not just a meal; it’s a delightful experience that combines a multitude of flavors that will surely impress your family and friends!