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Make authentic Loco Moco at home in about 30 minutes! Layers of juicy hamburger patty, gravy, egg and fluffy rice makes a delicious Hawaiian dish.

A plate of rice topped with a hamburger patty, brown gravy, sautéed mushrooms, and a sunny-side-up egg, garnished with chopped green onions, sits on a wooden board with a fork. A bowl of rice is in the background.
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This Loco Moco dish is packed with delicious layers that makes it the ultimate comfort food that you can easily make at home. If you have ever been to Hawaii then you have probably enjoyed this classic dish. Now you can easily make it with these simple steps with easy ingredients.

It is packed with rich and savory flavors with the combination of the hamburger patty, brown gravy, rice and fried egg yolk. If you have enjoyed our Crockpot Salisbury Steak or Poor Man’s Steak then you will love this loco moco for an easy main dish recipe.

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What is Loco Moco?

Loco Moco originated in Hawaiian in the 1940’s and consist of layering white rice, hamburger patty, mushroom gravy, and a fried egg. This meal is rich and filling and my entire family loves it!

Feel free to add your own variation to make Hawaiian Loco Moco your own for delicious taste.

Ingredients

An overhead view of ingredients in bowls on a white surface, including ground beef, rice, eggs, mushrooms, chopped onion, broth, butter, ketchup, seasonings, oil, flour, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Eggs – Use the whole eggs
  • Rice – Make Instant pot White Rice Recipe
  • Butter – We used unsalted butter
  • Yellow Onion – Sliced. You can use red or white as well
  • Mushrooms – You can omit if you do not like mushrooms
  • Green Onion – Optional Topping but add a ton of flavor
  • Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice such as vegetable oil
  • Ground Beef – Feel free to use 80/20 ground beef or lean ground beef
  • Spices – Use simple spices – salt, garlic powder, and black pepper
  • Beef Broth – Feel free to use beef stock
  • Ketchup – Try our Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe
  • Worcestershire sauce – See Homemade Worcestershire Sauce Recipe
  • All Purpose flour – Helps to thicken the gravy. Substitute with cornstarch

How to Make Loco Moco

Four raw seasoned hamburger patties on a white plate, placed on a marble surface next to a blue and white striped cloth.

Step 1 – Divide ground beef into 4 patties that are approximately 1 inch thick. Season the patties with salt , pepper and garlic powder. 

A white frying pan with four raw beef patties and a drizzle of oil, placed on a marble countertop next to a striped kitchen towel.

Step 2 – Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the skillet and fry them on each side for 4-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. 

A skillet with sliced mushrooms, chopped onions, and melting butter sits on a marble countertop next to a blue and white striped kitchen towel.

Step 3 – Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the frying pan and melt it over medium high heat.  Add mushrooms and onions to the skillet and sauté until tender and caramelized (2-3 minutes)

A bowl filled with dark brown sauce and a whisk with a wooden handle resting inside, placed on a marble surface next to a blue and white striped cloth.

Step 4 – In a small bowl stir together the broth, worcestershire, ketchup and salt. 

A large white skillet with a wooden handle contains melted butter, flour, and small pieces of sautéed onion, being whisked together. A striped kitchen towel lies beside the pan on a marble countertop.

Step 5 – Heat the butter in the skillet over medium heat until melted on the stovetop. Whisk in the flour and cook for approximately 2 minutes until browned slightly.  Whisk in the broth liquid. Then Return the patties, mushrooms and onions back to the pan while you prepare the eggs.  

A white frying pan with four sunny-side-up eggs cooking inside, placed on a marble surface next to a blue and white striped kitchen towel.

Step 6 – Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet making sure that they do not overlap. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat until egg whites are fully set.

Step 7 – Scoop a serving of rice onto a plate. 

Step 8 – Top the rice with a burger patties and pour the gravy, onions and mushroom mixture on top. 

A serving of white rice topped with a hamburger steak covered in brown mushroom gravy, with extra gravy being poured from a small white pitcher above.

Step 9 – Top with the fried sunny side eggs and sliced green onions. 

Step 10 – Serve warm and enjoy! 

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A classic Loco Moco: a plate of rice topped with a hamburger patty, savory brown gravy with mushrooms, and a sunny-side-up egg, all garnished with chopped green onions.

Loco Moco

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Make authentic Loco Moco at home in about 30 minutes! Layers of juicy hamburger patty, gravy, egg and fluffy rice makes a delicious Hawaiian dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine Hawaiian
Course Main Course
Calories 1322
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

For the Patties:

For the Gravy:

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Instructions

For the Patties:

  • Divide ground beef into 4 patties that are approximately 1 inch thick
  • Season the patties with salt , pepper and garlic powder.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the patties to the skillet and cook them on each side for 4-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove the patties from the skillet to a separate plate. Set aside.
  • Drain the excess grease from the pan but do not scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and melt it over medium high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and onions to the skillet and sauté until tender and caramelized (2-3 minutes).
  • Remove the mushroom and onions from the skillet to the pan with the patties.

For the Gravy:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the broth, worchestershire, ketchup and salt.
  • Heat the butter in the skillet over medium high heat until melted.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for approximately 2 minutes until browned slightly.
  • Slowly whisk in the prepared broth liquid , continue stirring until simmer. Let the mixture simmer until the mixture thickens.
  • Return the patties, mushrooms and onions back to the pan while you prefer the eggs.

For the Eggs:

  • Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Crack the eggs into the skillet making sure that they do not overlap (you might have to cook in batches depending on the size of the pan).
  • Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low and cook, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes until all the egg whites are fully set and the yolks are still slightly runny.

To Assemble:

  • Scoop a serving of rice onto a plate.
  • Top the rice with a hamburger patty and pour the gravy, onions and mushroom mixture on top.
  • Top with the fried eggs and sliced green onions.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

The green onions are optional for the topping but add a ton of flavor. Also, if you do not like mushrooms, you can omit them from this gravy recipe. 
It’s best to store leftovers separately in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Make the eggs fresh right before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 1322kcal, Carbohydrates 156g, Protein 52g, Fat 52g, Saturated Fat 21g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 22g, Trans Fat 2g, Cholesterol 307mg, Sodium 1816mg, Potassium 1032mg, Fiber 3g, Sugar 3g, Vitamin A 517IU, Vitamin C 3mg, Calcium 126mg, Iron 6mg

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Pro Tips

  • Patties – Combine the ground beef mixture carefully. Make sure to not overmix so it keeps the patties tender and juicy.
  • Brown Bits – We love to keep the brown bits in the pan for a delicious, authentic flavor.
  • Eggs – You may need to cook the eggs in batches as you do not want the eggs to overlap when cooking.

Flavor Variations

  • Spam – Swap the ground beef patty with a slice of spam for a true island vibe!
  • Rice – If you have leftover Fried Rice then substitute it with cooked rice in this recipe.
A plate of rice topped with hamburger steak, brown mushroom gravy, and a sunny-side-up egg, garnished with chopped green onions. A bowl of rice is in the background.

Serving Recommendations

Pair this Loco Moco dish with one of the sides for a complete meal idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make Loco Moco Ahead of Time?

Cook rice and patties ahead of time and store them separately. Then when ready reheat the rice and patties while making fresh gravy and eggs for best texture.

How to Store Leftovers

It’s best to store leftovers separately in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Make the eggs fresh right before serving for the best flavor. 

How to Reheat Loco Moco

It is always best to make the egg fresh. But we recommend reheating the rice, beef and gravy in the microwave or in a saucepan.

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Hi, I’m Carrie Barnard — a professional food blogger with over 14 years of experience helping busy families make dinner fast, easy, and affordable.

At Eating on a Dime, I share simple, budget-friendly recipes that are tested in my own kitchen and approved by my 8 kids. With millions of readers each month, I’m here to help you cook real food for real families — without the stress.

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    My entire family loved this recipe! We will definitely be making it again.

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