Best 8 Hawaiian Loco Moco Recipes

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Loco moco, a beloved Hawaiian dish, is a culinary symphony of flavors and textures. Its name, derived from "loco," meaning crazy or mixed up, accurately reflects the delightful chaos of ingredients that come together to create this iconic meal. At its core, loco moco features a bed of fluffy white rice, topped with a juicy hamburger patty, a generous scoop of savory brown gravy, and a perfectly fried egg. The symphony of flavors continues with the addition of crispy onion rings, adding a crunchy contrast to the soft rice and patty. Loco moco is often accompanied by a side of macaroni salad, providing a creamy and tangy counterpoint to the richness of the main dish. This article presents two variations of this classic Hawaiian dish: the Traditional Loco Moco and the Loco Moco Bowl. The Traditional Loco Moco follows the classic recipe, while the Loco Moco Bowl offers a deconstructed version, where the rice, patty, gravy, and egg are served separately in a bowl, allowing for a customizable eating experience. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring culinary success for home cooks of all skill levels.

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HAWAIIAN LOCO MOCO RECIPE



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Try this traditional Hawaiian 30-minute meal loaded with hamburger patties, rice, delicious mushroom gravy, and a fried egg.

Provided by Chef Billy Parisi

Categories     Main

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 peeled small diced sweet onion
2 finely minced cloves of garlic
2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons oil
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock
5 eggs
5 cups cooked jasmine rice
¼ cups sliced green onions
sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add the onion, garlic, beef, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to a large bowl and mix until completely combined. Form into 5 patties and season on both sides with salt and pepper and set on a plate.
  • Add the oil to a very large frying pan over medium heat and once it begins to lightly smoke add the hamburger patties in and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until well browned on each side. See doneness note.
  • Set the hamburger aside and drain off ½ of the oil used to cook the ground beef into a small frying pan and set the small pan aside.
  • In the large frying pan over medium heat add in the mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add in the flour and stir it in until it is completely combined,
  • Pour in the beef stock, remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and cook for 3-4 more minutes over medium heat until it becomes thick like gravy.
  • Add back in the cooked meat patties and simmer over low heat.
  • Fry the eggs 1 at a time in the small frying pan in the rendered meat fat over medium heat for 30 seconds for a sunny-side-up egg.
  • Serve the beef patties and mushroom sauce over top of the cooked jasmine rice and top off with the fried egg and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 293 mg, Sodium 808 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOCO MOCO RECIPE



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White rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and all drowned in a delicious gravy. This Hawaiian specialty will immediately win your hearts!

Provided by CookingTheGlobe

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound (450g) ground beef
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup sweet onion (, minced)
1 egg (, beaten)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
vegetable oil (, for frying)
1 1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper (, to taste)
2 cups cooked white rice (, hot or warm)
4 eggs (, cooked sunny side up)

Steps:

  • The patties. Combine all the ingredients together and make 4 patties. Heat the oil in a skillet an fry the patties until desired doneness. I did like 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • The gravy. Use the same skillet you used for cooking the patties. Scrape up the browned bits of the meat. Melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking until you get a light-brown paste. Slowly pour in the broth, whisking continually until the flour is combined with the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, add the Worcestershire sauce and cook for 5 minutes more. Season to taste.
  • The assembly. Serve the patties over the cooked rice and top each patty with the fried egg. Pour the gravy over the top and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

LOCO MOCO



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Three layers of rice, hamburger patty, and an egg smothered in a savory gravy. One serving is enough to make anyone have a kanak attack.

Provided by Ono Hawaiian Recipes

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Egg
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 medium sized sweet onion (optional
3/4 cup sliced mushroom (optional)
green onions (for garnishing)
cooked rice
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cup beef stock
4 tsp shoyu (soy sauce)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp ketchup
5 tsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • Mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Start forming it into patties by grabbing a handful of meat and rolling it into a ball. Then press down to flatten it out. Smooth the edges so there isn't any cracks or jagged edges. Patties should come out to at least one inch thick. Try to keep the patties large since it will shrink when fried.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat. Fry each side of the patties for about 3-5 minutes or until well done.
  • Set each finished patty on a plate lined with paper towel to catch any extra grease.
  • Mix together the beef stock, shoyu, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and cornstarch. Whisk it until the cornstarch has come off of the bottom.
  • Using the same pan, melt one tablespoon of the butter to caramelize the onions for about a minute then fry the mushrooms for another minute or two. (It is optional to add the mushrooms and onions. If not, just skip to the next step.)
  • Melt the rest of the butter and add in the gravy mix to the pan. Keep stirring the gravy until it begins to thicken and simmer.
  • Melt a slice of butter and crack an egg on a frying pan.
  • Cook a sunny side up egg. (You can switch it up to your preference) Set aside
  • Scoop a generous serving of hot white rice on a plate. Layer it with one hamburger patty then drizzle on the gravy. Top it with the egg and garnish with green onions.
  • Serve it hot and enjoy!

LOCO MOCO



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups long grain rice
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
1/4 cup diced Maui onion
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup roughly chopped cremini mushrooms
1/4 cup diced Maui onion
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Canola oil
4 large eggs
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish, optional
1/4 cup seeded and diced Roma tomato, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • For the rice: Wash the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepot over high heat, bring the chicken broth to boil. Add the rice, cover and reduce the heat to low for about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. (Alternatively, add both the rinsed rice and the chicken broth to a rice cooker and turn the machine on - it will keep the rice warm until ready to serve.) Fluff with a fork and cover. Keep warm until ready for use.
  • For the burgers: Mix the ground beef, onions and some salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Form 4 medium patties and set aside.
  • Set a large cast-iron pan over high heat. Add a drizzle of canola oil and set the patties in the pan. Cover pan with a lid (or a second pan) to seal in the moisture and ensure juicy patties. Cook until well browned on first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Then remove the lid, flip over, replace the lid and continue cooking to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium-rare. Remove the burgers and keep warm.
  • For the gravy: Add the butter to the pan with the drippings. Saute the mushrooms and onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil and reduce down for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoons water to make a smooth paste. Slowly add into the gravy, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm until ready for use.
  • For the eggs: Add some canola oil to a nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Crack in the eggs and cook sunny-side up, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and keep warm. (You can flip the eggs over-easy if you want them cooked a little more.)
  • To serve: Place the cooked rice on a plate, place the burgers on top, then the eggs and finally the gravy. Garnish with parsley and tomato if desired.

LOCO MOCO



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This classic Hawaiian dish is similar to Japanese hambagu, a ground beef patty topped with a ketchup-based sauce, but loco moco is heartier, served atop a pile of white rice, smothered with caramelized onion gravy and topped with a fried egg. People in Hawaii enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any time in between. This version is adapted from "Aloha Kitchen: Recipes From Hawai'i," by Alana Kysar, a cookbook of Hawaiian classics.

Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz

Categories     dinner, weekday, meat, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef, at least 15 to 20 percent fat
1 medium Maui or yellow onion, peeled (1/4 of the onion chopped; 3/4 sliced)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely grated
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
2 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (optional)
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups steamed white rice
4 large eggs, fried, sunny side up or over easy
2 chopped scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, chopped onion, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Form into four patties about 1/2-inch thick. Place the patties on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the sliced onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until almost translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring often, until soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and heat over medium. When the oil is hot, swirl the pan around to evenly coat it, then gently place the patties in the pan, spacing them out evenly. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Using a spatula, transfer patties to a clean plate to rest.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan and heat over medium until hot. Add the mushrooms (if using) and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, then add the caramelized onions, beef broth, soy sauce and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Place the cornstarch in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the broth from the skillet and whisk until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Place 1 cup steamed rice on each plate and top each serving with one patty, then the gravy, a fried egg and chopped scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 730, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1043 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHEF JOHN'S LOCO MOCO



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This amazing Hawaiian comfort food classic is made by topping rice with a fried burger, which is then smothered with a rich, brown gravy and finished with a fried egg. Seriously, how did it take until 1949 for someone to think of this combination? We all get hangry sometimes, so whether you're a broke student or an older professional who just wishes you were, this cheap, filling bowl of goodness is the perfect solution. Garnish with green onions.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (4 ounce) patties ground beef
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups beef stock
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 drops sesame oil, or to taste
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons white sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons minced green onions, white and light green parts only
2 eggs
2 cups hot cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Season patties with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Whisk beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, ketchup, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patty in the hot skillet until a browned crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip; toss in green onions and cook the other side until both beef and onions are browned, 4 to 5 minutes more. Remove patty and most of the green onions to a plate.
  • Pour beef stock mixture into the skillet. Stir, scraping up browned bits from the bottom, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and reserve gravy until needed.
  • Melt remaining butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add eggs to the skillet and fry side-by-side until whites are set and yolks are still runny.
  • Divide rice between 2 serving bowls. Place patties over the rice, spoon gravy on top, and add the fried eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 266.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 962.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

HAWAIIAN LOCO MOCO BURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 large eggs
4 Hawaiian hamburger buns, toasted
Sriracha, for topping
Pasta salad and pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • Gently mix the ground beef, 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Form into four 4 1/2-inch patties. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to a platter.
  • Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the beef broth, ginger and remaining 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce. Simmer over medium-high heat until reduced to a thick gravy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in another large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, reduce the heat to medium and partially cover. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the burgers on the buns; top with the mushroom gravy and fried eggs; drizzle with Sriracha. Serve with pasta salad and pickles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Fat 40 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Cholesterol 342 milligrams, Sodium 1069 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 12 grams

HAWAIIAN LOCO MOCO (HEARTY BREAKFAST)



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Loco Moco is Hawaii's original homemade fast food and can be found at just about any fast food joint, roadside diner, mom and pop restaurant or lunch wagon in the Islands. There are many different versions of Loco Moco but they have 4 basic ingredients. Rice, a beef patty, sunny-side up egg and gravy. This is for 1 serving so you might want to share - it's a HUGE dish! The cooking time varies depending on if you have to make the rice or gravy from scratch. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
1 cup hot beef gravy, from a mix is fine
1 egg, cooked sunny-side up or over easy
sliced green onion
hot sauce
ketchup

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, 1 egg and onion in a bowl. Grill or cook in a frying pan, until cooked through.
  • Place rice in a bowl. Top with hamburger patty. Place egg on top of patty and pour gravy over everything.
  • Optional - serve with suggested toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1196.9, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 533.2, Sodium 1602.8, Carbohydrate 108.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 72.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the loco moco will be. Choose fresh, flavorful ground beef, eggs, and rice.
  • Cook the rice perfectly: The rice is a key component of loco moco, so it's important to cook it perfectly. Use a rice cooker or follow the instructions on the package for the best results.
  • Season the beef well: Don't be afraid to season the beef generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. This will help it develop a delicious flavor.
  • Cook the eggs to your liking: Loco moco can be made with sunny-side-up eggs, over-easy eggs, or scrambled eggs. Choose the style that you prefer.
  • Use a flavorful gravy: The gravy is what really makes loco moco special. Use a store-bought gravy or make your own from scratch. If you're making your own gravy, be sure to use a good quality beef broth.

Conclusion:

Loco moco is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its combination of rice, beef, eggs, and gravy, it's sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give loco moco a try. You won't be disappointed.

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