This Hawaiian Loco Moco recipe is pan-fried hamburger patties over white rice, smothered with a mushroom and onion brown gravy, and a sunny-side-up egg. This unusual combination is delicious, easy, and pure Hawaiian comfort food.
Enjoy this dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve it topped with chopped green onions and macaroni salad, creamy coleslaw, or cilantro lime rice.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted
- Mushrooms: I prefer cremini mushrooms, but white button mushrooms work too
- Ground beef: For moist, flavorful patties, use ground beef with a little fat. I always use 80/20, which is 80% lean and 20% fat. Fat gives it flavor and makes it tender and moist. If there is excess grease, carefully remove it from the pan with a paper towel.
- Beef broth: Preferably low sodium
- White rice: Cooked basmati or jasmine rice
How to make Loco Moco
This is the summary version; see the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and the instructions.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Melt the butter in a skillet, cook the onions and mushrooms, and plate them.
- Shape the burgers and cook them in the skillet.
- Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the mixture to the skillet over medium heat and whisk until thickened. Add the cooked onions, mushrooms, and beef patties to the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes to warm.
- Cook the eggs sunny side up.
- Layer the rice, beef patty, gravy, and egg. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Preparations Tips and Storage
- This dish is typically served with white rice such as jasmine or basmati, but you can use brown rice, wild rice, or even simple minute rice for an easy solution.
- You don’t have to use onions and mushrooms, but they are delicious, and they add a ton of flavor.
- You can prepare the steamed rice up to two days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Make Ahead Instructions
This dish is best served promptly. If you must make it in advance, do not cook the eggs until ready to serve. Reheat the burgers, gravy, and rice on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
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Loco Moco
This classic Loco Moco is a pan fried hamburger patty over white rice drenched in an onion and mushroom brown gravy and topped with a fried egg. It is very popular in Hawaii for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 712kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion quartered and sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1 lb ground beef
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1½ cups low sodium beef broth or beef stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- Green onions chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook until the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned. Plate the mushrooms and onions.
- Shape the ground beef into 4 equal sized patties. Generously season both sides of the beef patties with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Cook them in the same skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through to your liking. Plate the cooked hamburger patties.
- Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add it to the skillet over medium heat. Whisk until thickened and then add the cooked onions, mushrooms, and beef patties back to the skillet to warm.
- Meanwhile in a separate large skillet over medium heat with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil cook 4 sunny side up eggs.
- Add 1 cup of rice to each plate or bowl and top with the cooked burger patties spooning on extra gravy. Top each patty with a sunny side up egg and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
Calories: 712kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 259mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg
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Catalina
My whole family loved this dish. Yummy! I will make it again!
Tayler Ross
I made this loco moco for breakfast this morning (it can totally be breakfast right?) and it was amazing! I’ll be making it often!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Tayler! So glad that you liked it!
veenaazmanov
Yummy meal for sure. This platter is a feast for my family. Unique and delicious. I love every combination on this platter.
Priya Srinivasan
Thats totally a new dish for me. Looks hearty and a well balanced meal!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Sandra
This is such a great brunch for the weekend! So good and filling!
Suja MD
I just love this and its was a big hit with everyone. And this was such a pleasing experience!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that you liked it!
Dana
I’m so glad I made it! This is so so good. So many great flavors and it’s so comforting.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Dana! So glad that you liked it!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert
I just love this! Adding on our must make list!
Amanda
I have always wanted to try this. Your recipe has inspired me. I am going to make it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Amanda! Enjoy!
Erik
Love how easy this is to make. Add the whole family really enjoyed. I made it without the mushrooms and it was still delicious.