Hawaii

Loco Moco Burger

Experience the ultimate Hawaiian comfort food mashup. A juicy beef patty glazed with sweet teriyaki sauce, topped with a perfectly fried egg, smothered in rich brown gravy, and served over a bed of steamed white rice. Pure island soul food.

⏱ Total 45min 🍴 Serves 4 ⭐ Hawaiian Fusion 🍚 Comfort Food

Equipment Needed

🍳 Cast Iron Skillet
🍚 Rice Cooker
🥣 Saucepan
🥨 Spatula
🍽 Whisk

Instructions

1

Start the rice: Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Cook according to your rice cooker instructions or stovetop method. Keep warm until serving.

2

Make the teriyaki glaze: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.

Tip: For extra glossy glaze, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water and cook until thickened.
3

Make the brown gravy: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

4

Form the patties: In a bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 4 equal patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indent in the center of each.

5

Cook the patties: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil and cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. In the last minute, brush generously with teriyaki glaze on both sides.

6

Fry the eggs: In another skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Crack eggs into the pan and fry until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. For loco moco, sunny-side up is traditional.

Tip: Cover the pan briefly to help set the whites while keeping the yolk runny.
7

Assemble the bowls: Scoop a generous portion of hot rice into each bowl, pressing slightly to form a bed. Place a teriyaki-glazed patty on top of the rice.

8

Add the egg and gravy: Top each patty with a fried egg. Ladle warm brown gravy generously over the entire dish, allowing it to pool around the rice.

9

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top. Drizzle with any remaining teriyaki glaze. Serve immediately while hot.

10

Enjoy: Cut into the egg to let the yolk run into the gravy and rice - that's the best part! Mix everything together as you eat for the full loco moco experience.

💡 Pro Tips & Variations

  • Use short-grain rice like Calrose for the most authentic Hawaiian loco moco experience - it's stickier and pairs perfectly with the gravy.
  • Add SPAM: For extra Hawaiian authenticity, add sliced pan-fried SPAM alongside or instead of the beef patty.
  • Macaroni salad: Serve with a scoop of Hawaiian-style macaroni salad on the side for a true plate lunch experience.
  • Mushroom gravy variation: Add sauteed mushrooms to your brown gravy for extra depth and umami.
  • Make it spicy: Add a drizzle of sriracha or Hawaiian chili pepper water for heat.
  • Double down: In Hawaii, it's common to use two patties and two eggs - go big!
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