Ingredients
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2 (4 ounce) patties ground beef
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1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 ½ cups beef stock
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4 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 teaspoons ketchup
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2 teaspoons white sugar (Optional)
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2 drops sesame oil, or to taste
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2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
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2 tablespoons minced green onions, white and light green parts only
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2 eggs
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2 cups hot cooked white rice
Directions
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Season patties with salt, pepper, and cayenne; set aside.
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Whisk together beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, ketchup, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl; set aside.
![patties seasoned and set aside, and beef stock mixture whisked together in a bowl and set aside]()
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Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in the hot skillet until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Flip patties; add green onions and cook until both beef and onions are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove patties and most of green onions to a plate.
![patties cooking in a hot skillet, with green onions added to brown.]()
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Pour beef stock mixture into the skillet. Stir, scraping up browned bits from the bottom, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and reserve gravy until needed.
![beef stock mixture added to skillet, and stirred until thickened.]()
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Melt remaining butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add eggs to the skillet and fry side-by-side until whites are set and yolks are still runny.
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Divide rice between 2 serving bowls. Place patties over rice, spoon gravy on top, and add fried eggs.
![once eggs are fried, divide rice into two bowls, add patties and gravy and the egg on top.]()
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Serve hot and enjoy!
![mid angle looking at a shallow bowl of Chef John's loco moco with the yolk of an egg dripping down]()
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Chef's Notes
I recommend using a thin 4-ounce patty because it's easier to eat and provides a better beef-to-rice-to-gravy ratio.
A beef patty is commonly used in this dish, but SPAM, roast pork, and seafood are also used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 608 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 60g | Carbs |
| 34g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 608 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 267mg | 89% |
| Sodium 963mg | 42% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 34g | 67% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% |
| Calcium 75mg | 6% |
| Iron 6mg | 32% |
| Potassium 550mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
