Loco Moco
A bed of hot, fluffy white rice.A juicy hamburger patty, seared and homemade.A golden, sunny-side-up egg with a yolk that runs just enough.And the star of the show — a waterfall of rich brown gravy, poured with love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice short-grain or jasmine is my fave
- 1/2 lb ground beef 85/15 for juiciness
- Salt pepper, garlic powder to season patties
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp soy sauce optional, for extra umami
- Optional: chili pepper water or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
Form the patties:
- Mix ground beef with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Shape into two patties. (I like mine a little thick — they shrink as they cook!)
Sear the patties:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through. Set aside.
Make the gravy:
- In the same pan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and let it brown for a minute. Slowly add the beef broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add soy sauce if using. Simmer until thickened.
Fry the eggs:
- In another pan (or clean the first if you’re not pregnant-tired), cook eggs sunny-side-up. Keep those yolks golden and runny — that’s the magic.
Assemble:
- Scoop rice into bowls or onto a ceramic plate that feels like it has a story. Place a patty on top, nestle in the egg, and pour that luscious gravy all over.
Serve:
- With a napkin, chopsticks, and maybe a small dish of chili pepper water nearby.