Loco Moco is a combination of a few things, It is a simple and delicious meal that won’t take you too long to make. Try it and see!
Loco Moco
What’s with this, Loco Moco? Nope, I’ve never been to Hawaii – although it is on my list of place to travel some day. I grew up in a very culturally-diverse community – Jacksonville, Florida to be exact. Being a Navy brat, it seemed like I was always exposed to so many different things. I was actually very grateful that I was exposed to so many different kinds of people from such a young age. That really helped me to develop an appreciation for other cultures. I never thought anything of it. But, it did show me that not everyone had that same experience or exposure that I had.
I was fortunate enough to have a bunch of great friends in high school, and was blessed enough to get to try things that I never would have had at home. Loco Moco being one of those dishes! Some of my Filipino friends even had their own take on this classic Hawaiian dish!
Loco Moco is a really simple dish. Although there are probably many variations – traditionally, it consists of steamed white rice, a hamburger patty, a sunny-side up egg and lots of brown gravy! I’ve also had a Spam version of this dish – which I kinda dig too! I don’t like runny eggs, so I make sure mine are cooked all the way through by using a fried egg. However, you could certainly cook your eggs how you like them!
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Loco Moco
Ingredients
- Steamed white rice enough for 4 servings
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can low-sodium beef broth 14-15 oz.
- a shake or two of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare your rice according to the package directions.
- Shape the ground beef into 4 equal-sized patties. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and place the patties in the pan. Let the patties sear for 4-5 minutes, then carefully flip them over and let them continue to cook until the meat is no longer pink – about 3-4 minutes. Remove the patties from the pan and set aside. Keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the broth. Cook over medium-high heat until hot. Stir the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the pan. Bring to a boil – constantly stirring with a whisk – and boil for 1 minute or until thickened. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Meanwhile, prepare the eggs your favorite way. Traditionally, a sunny-side-up egg is served.
- To serve, place a portion of rice on each of the four plates. Top each plate with a burger patty, an egg, and some of the gravy.
Notes
- This is a great meal to stretch out your meat. Adding eggs helps fill them up.
- Serve over pasta instead of rice if preferred.
Nutrition
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Originally published on August 20, 2013. Updated on April 23, 2021.
I'm not a Navy brat, but I am an Air Force brat, so I've gotten to experience lots of cultures too. I would really love to try those Hawaiian dogs!
OMG!! I cook hamburger and rice with gravy all the time, but to add an egg (fried) on the side!! This just made my world!! I am going to have to try this as soon as I get all moved and settled…I'm getting hungry now just thinking about it!!
Great job Jamie, never had this before, but it sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Jamie, we kept seeing all sorts of signs for loco moco in Hawaii this summer but we were never brave enough to try. I might just have to make some at home to see how it goes. I can see why surfers loved this meal–totally filling and inexpensive!
the gravy sucks me in…and for sure a runny egg 🙂 I love that you had exposure to all kinds of people as a kid. I wish there was a bit more diversity around here for my kids. We'll just have to get rich quick and travel the world instead I guess.
Yum, looks great! Your Hawaiian Hot Dog looks delicious too. Which one to start with…. Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-5.html-chic.blogspot.com
Now this is a dish I have never heard of! I love a sunny side up egg and why not have it with meat and rice for dinner? Topping it with gravy is like the icing on the cake!
Seriously I need to install you in my kitchen! Between you and Linda I'd be fat but very happy lol. I grew up with lots of Italian and Greek friends they hated that they at different o the "Aussie" kids but I never turned down a dinner invite. I think their mums gave me a good appreciation of food. This looks yum, I think I would do sunny side up I like unny eggs.
We will just love this simple dish. Hope you have a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Right after we got married my husband (in the Navy) got stationed at Pearl Harbor and we lived in Hawaii from 1990-94. I've had my fair share of Logo Moco, but haven't had it since!
Have never heard of this dish. But it has gravy, so, well, yeah!
I don't like runny eggs either!
Thanks for sharing, Jamie.
This sounds really tasty! I love learning about new cultures, especially from people who are part of them!
Having grown up in Hawai'i, I can promise you that Loco Moco is ono (Hawaiian for delicious)! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.