Authentic Loco Moco Recipe (2024)

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This Authentic Loco Moco Recipe is made of rice topped with a juicy hamburger patty, brown gravy, and a soft fried egg. It is a quick and easy Hawaiian comfort food that is satisfying and delicious.

  • Why I love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Equipment used for this recipe
  • How to make Authentic Loco Moco Recipe
  • Recipe FAQs
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Why I love this recipe

I first tried this dish on Kauai and loved it! This recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and makes an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner for two.

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Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

Eggs

unsalted butter

uncooked rice

ground beef

Worcestershire sauce

seasoning salt

garlic powder

black pepper

beef stock

soy sauce

ketchup

cornstarch

Equipment used for this recipe

How to make Authentic Loco Moco Recipe

Step 1 – Cook the rice in a sauce pan according to the package directions.

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Step 2 – At the same time, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.

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Step 3 – Form the beef into two patties.

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Step 4 – Heat a skillet over medium heat. Fry each side of the patties for about 3-5 minutes or until done.

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Step 5 – Set the finished patties on a plate lined with paper towel to drain.

Step 6 – In a sauce pan over low heat, mix the beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch is mixed in.

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Step 7 – Add 1 tablespoon butter into the gravy mix in the pan. Keep stirring the gravy until it begins to thicken and simmer.

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Step 8 – Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 9 – Add two cracked eggs, sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper, and cook sunny side up (or over easy) keeping the yolks soft. Set aside

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Step 10 – Scoop the hot white rice onto two plates, divided evenly.

Step 11 – Layer each with one hamburger patty, one egg, and then drizzle on the gravy. Top it with green onions, if desired. Serve it hot and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

What is loco moco gravy made from?

The gravy includes beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, butter and cornstarch.

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Yield: Serves 2

Authentic Loco Moco Recipe

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This Authentic Loco Moco Recipe is a made of a rice topped with a juicy hamburger patty, brown gravy, and a soft fried egg. It is a quick and easy Hawaiian comfort food that is satisfying and delicious.

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (divided use)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice

For the Hamburger Patties:

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Gravy:

  • 3/4 cup beef stock
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • green onion for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice in a sauce pan according to the package directions.
  2. At the same time, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Form the beef into two patties.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Fry each side of the patties for about 3-5 minutes or until done.
  5. Set the finished patties on a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
  6. In a sauce pan over low heat, mix the beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch is mixed in.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon butter into the gravy mix in the pan. Keep stirring the gravy until it begins to thicken and simmer.
  8. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add two cracked eggs, sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper, and cook sunny side up (or over easy) keeping the yolks soft. Set aside
  10. Scoop the hot white rice onto two plates, divided evenly.
  11. Layer each with one hamburger patty, one egg, and then drizzle on the gravy. Top it with green onions, if desired. Serve it hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and makes an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner for two.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 701Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 317mgSodium: 918mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 43g

Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.

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FAQs

What is loco moco sauce made of? ›

Gravy – Smother the loco moco burger in a classic brown gravy made with butter, beef broth, beef base, Worcestershire sauce, & a cornstarch slurry. We also love to add sweet onions & mushrooms to our beef gravy for an even more delicious heartiness.

Is loco moco authentic? ›

For those not in the know, a Loco Moco is a hamburger patty with a fried egg on top covered with beef gravy and served over a mound of rice. It apparently originates in Hilo on the Big Island. There are apparently other variations of it that are served all over the islands.

What does Moco mean in Hawaiian? ›

loco meaning crazy, and moco meaning buger. Yup, that's right....Hawaii serves up one mean dish of crazy burgers. Don't believe me? Check it out here on our menu.

Who made the original loco moco? ›

The dish was reportedly created at the Lincoln Grill restaurants in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1949 by its proprietors, Richard Inouye and his wife, Nancy, at the request of teenagers from the Lincoln Wreckers Sports club seeking something that differed from a sandwich, was inexpensive, and yet could be quickly prepared and ...

What are the different types of loco moco? ›

Traditionally its in the form of a patty, but there have been Burger Patties, Pocho Patties, Chicken Patties, Ham Patties, Turkey Patties, Ahi Patties, Shrimp Patties, and Salmon Patties.

Why is loco moco so good? ›

Conclusion on eating Loco Moco

This classic dish combines the richness of a juicy hamburger patty, the lusciousness of a fried egg, the savory goodness of brown gravy, and the satisfying comfort of rice.

Do Hawaiians eat Loco Moco? ›

Born & raised on Maui, HI. The Loco Moco is considered one of the most popular dishes in Hawaii and is even served in several Hawaiian restaurants on the mainland. This dish has many variations, but the original Loco Moco was reportedly created at a restaurant in the town of Hilo, on the island of Hawaii in 1949.

Is Loco Moco fattening? ›

As you can easily guess, loco moco is no diet food. It's a hearty meal that can easily total up to more than a 1000 calories. On their website, L & L Hawai'i Loco Moco comes in at a whopping 1369 calories. Their loco moco has two hamburger patties over rice, topped with brown gravy, and two fried eggs.

What is a traditional Hawaiian breakfast? ›

"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.

What does Puka mean in Hawaiian? ›

puka To perforate, puncture, make a hole or opening. (PCP puta.) 2. vi. To pass through, appear, emerge, come out, get out of, issue, come into sight; to rise, as the sun.

What do you reply to Mahalo? ›

What is a Good Response to Mahalo? Expressing gratitude is an important value in Polynesian cultures, but so is humility. A common response to mahalo is a'ole pilikia, which means “no problem”. There is a deeper meaning behind each word—meanings that speak to how Hawaiians interact with nature and each other.

Why is spam popular in Hawaii? ›

The true root of the island's love for SPAM® products goes back to World War II, when the luncheon meat was served to GIs. By the end of the war, SPAM® products were adopted into local culture, with Fried SPAM® Classic and rice becoming a popular meal.

What is coco moco? ›

Coco Moco jelly juice is a refreshing drink offered by Hayati Group. Made with real fruit juice and chewy jelly pieces, this drink is the perfect thirst quencher on only for a hot summer day. The jelly pieces add a fun texture to the drink and come in a variety of flavors including peach, lychee, and mango.

What are mocos made of? ›

It's quick, simple, and so satisfying. Traditional Loco Moco consists of white rice that is topped with a ground beef patty, a fried egg, and gravy.

What is a poi ingredient? ›

poi, starchy Polynesian food paste made from the taro root. In Samoa and other Pacific islands, poi is a thick paste of pounded bananas or pineapples mixed with coconut cream; the word originally denoted the action of pounding the food to a pulp.

Why is loco moco eaten? ›

This dish has many variations, but the original Loco Moco was reportedly created at a restaurant in the town of Hilo, on the island of Hawaii in 1949. The dish came in response to requests from a group of teenagers seeking a dish that was an inexpensive alternative to a sandwich, but was still quick and easy to serve.

What is Hawaiian island sauce? ›

Hawaiian Sauce is made with orange and pineapple juice, and tamari. Everything comes together in around 10 minutes. This is such a great sauce that even picky eaters will devour, because it is fresh, satisfying and has all the amazing island flavors that you dream of.

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