Loco Moco Recipe

I've been experimenting with recipes using ground beef, and I figured there's no better way to utilize it than by making a loco moco! Loco moco originated in Hawaii and is a popular dish there. I love the mixture of the juicy patty, saucy gravy, warm rice and a yolky egg!

Recipe:

Beef Patties

    •    1 lb ground beef

    •    1 tsp oyster sauce

    •    1 tbsp soy sauce

    •    1 tsp fish sauce

    •    1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

    •    1 tsp Trader Joe’s Umami Seasoning (or mushroom powder)

    •    3 garlic cloves, minced

    •    1/4 onion, finely chopped

    •    White and black pepper (to taste)

    •    Garlic powder (to taste)

Mix together and form into patties. Cook until nicely browned and cooked through. Set aside.

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Mushroom Gravy

    •    2 tbsp butter

    •    2 cups mushrooms, sliced

    •    2 cloves garlic, minced

    •    3 tbsp beef stock (to reduce mushrooms)

    •    Black pepper, garlic powder, and garlic salt (to taste)

    •    4 tbsp flour

    •    4 tbsp butter

    •    2 cups beef stock (or broth)

    •    1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (to taste)

Instructions:

    1.    In a pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté mushrooms until browned.

    2.    Add garlic and cook for another minute.

    3.    Deglaze with 3 tbsp beef stock and reduce slightly.

    4.    In a separate saucepan, make a roux: melt 4 tbsp butter, whisk in 4 tbsp flour, and cook for 2–3 minutes.

    5.    Slowly whisk in 2 cups beef stock.

    6.    Add the sautéed mushroom mix into the gravy.

    7.    Season with pepper, garlic powder, garlic salt, and Worcestershire sauce to taste. Simmer until thickened.

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To Serve:

    •    Steamed white rice

    •    Cooked beef patty

    •    Fried egg (sunny side up or however you like it)

    •    Pour mushroom gravy over the top

Optional: Garnish with green onions or crispy shallots. ENJOY!