Loco Moco - Hawaiian Comfort Food

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cool water. Place the rinsed rice and 2 cups water in a rice cooker and cook.

Step 2

Shape the ground beef into four patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties. Sear for 4 minutes. Flip. Cook for 4 more minutes. Remove the patties and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the flour to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 5

Add 1/2 cup beef broth to the skillet, and stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the remaining beef broth and soy sauce. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

In another skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high high. Crack the eggs into the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes, until the whites are cooked through. The yolks should remain loose.

Step 8

Place a large circle cookie cutter on a plate. Fill with a spoonful of rice. Remove the cookie cutter.

Step 9

Place a cooked patty on top of the rice. Spoon on a ladle of gravy. Top with a cooked egg, and garnish with green onions.