Chef John's Loco Moco

This loco moco is Chef John's version of Hawaiian comfort food made with a juicy burger patty covered in gravy, topped with a fried egg over rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 608 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season patties with salt, pepper, and cayenne; set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, ketchup, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in the hot skillet until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Flip patties; add green onions and cook until both beef and onions are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove patties and most of green onions to a plate.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Divide rice between 2 serving bowls. Place patties over rice, spoon gravy on top, and add fried eggs.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy!