Hawaiian
Hawaiian Loco Moco with Mushroom Gravy
Guy Fieri's loco moco technique gives the patties a deep sear and a gravy that picks up the pan drippings, while Food Network Kitchen's version reinforces the classic rice-and-egg structure. This version tightens the gravy with cornstarch and tamari so the whole plate stays glossy, savory, and naturally gluten-free.
Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh ProteinHigh CarbQuick WeeknightComfort Food
At a Glance
- Time
- 40 mins
- Serves
- 4
- Cost
- Low
- Cuisine
- Hawaiian
- Dietary fit
- Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Instructions
- Cook the rice in the chicken broth until tender and fluffy, then keep it covered and warm. Keep the grains separate so they hold the gravy later.
- Mix the ground beef with half of the diced onion, the salt, and the pepper. Shape into 4 patties and sear in the oil over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned and the centers reach 160 degrees F. Transfer the patties to a plate.
- Add the mushrooms and remaining onion to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned at the edges and fragrant. Pour in the beef broth, tamari, and Worcestershire, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes before whisking in the cornstarch slurry until the gravy turns glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Fry the eggs in a separate skillet over medium heat until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. Season lightly with salt and keep them warm for assembly.
- Divide the rice among bowls, top with the patties, spoon over the mushroom gravy, and finish with the eggs and scallions. Serve right away so the yolk runs into the gravy and into the rice.
Adaptations
Works As Written- Gluten-Free: Works As Written Works as written; verify packaged ingredients as noted below.
- Dairy-Free: Works As Written Works as written; verify packaged ingredients as noted below.
- Vegetarian: Not Vegetarian Not adaptable; this recipe is built around meat, poultry, or seafood.
How to adapt: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and cornstarch instead of flour; the bowl stays naturally dairy-free and gluten-free as long as the broth is certified.