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

ahtsham saleemi
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This loco moco was so good! The gravy was flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Raymond Legit
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I've made this loco moco several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect comfort food.


Catrina Tetrault
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This loco moco was easy to make and so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch Aqaib Hassan
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I made this loco moco for my family and they loved it! The gravy was especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Random Milk
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This loco moco was so good! The gravy was flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mss. Sapali
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I've made this loco moco several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect comfort food.


Chadnan Bhatti
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This loco moco was easy to make and so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Stefan Stefan
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I made this loco moco for my family and they loved it! The gravy was especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Dipsagar Lopchan
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This loco moco was so good! The gravy was flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Afghan King
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I've made this loco moco several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect comfort food.


Osby Berry
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This loco moco was easy to make and so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Skanking Ricch
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I made this loco moco for my family and they loved it! The gravy was especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Erefunke Olorisa
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This loco moco was so good! The gravy was flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


ELIZABETH NDUNGU
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I've made this loco moco several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect comfort food.


Shuvo Bhuiyan
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This loco moco was easy to make and so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Samura Greece
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I made this loco moco for my family and they loved it! The gravy was especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Kalu gurung
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This loco moco was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The gravy was so flavorful and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.