Loco Moco

This hearty Hawaiian plate lunch stacks a burger patty, umami-rich mushroom and onion gravy, and a fried egg on top of fluffy white rice for the ultimate comfort meal.

What You Get

Sliced cremini mushrooms

Diced yellow onion

Beef broth

Grass-fed beef patties (see note below) 

Eggs

Cooked white rice

Scallions

What You'll Need

Vegetable oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Soy sauce or tamari

Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Cornstarch or all-purpose flour

Makes 3 servings

35 minutes active time

35 minutes total time

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms and onions, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, about 10 minutes.  

Step 2

Add 2 cups beef broth, 4 teaspoons soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, if you have any on hand. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, stir ¼ cup cold water and 3 tablespoons cornstarch or flour together until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the boiling gravy, and stir until glossy and thickened, 30 seconds. (If using flour instead of cornstarch, cook for 4 to 5 minutes.) Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Meanwhile, separate the burger patties, pat dry with paper towels, and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. In a frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. When the pan is searing hot, add the beef patties and cook until browned on the first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until done to your liking, 3 to 4 minutes longer for medium. Transfer to a plate.

Step 4

Warm the frying pan over medium-high heat (do not wipe out). Crack 3 eggs into the pan and season with salt and pepper. Fry until the egg whites are set and starting to brown around the edges but the yolks are still runny, 2½ to 3 minutes.  

Step 5

Reheat the rice in the microwave until steamed through and warm, 1 to 2 minutes or according to package instructions. Slice 2 scallions. 

Step 6

Heap the rice onto plates and top with the burger patties. Spoon the gravy generously over everything. Slide a fried egg onto each patty, sprinkle with the scallions, and serve warm.

Contains: eggs.

Note: The beef patties may arrive frozen for freshness. Store them in the refrigerator to defrost before cooking. If you need to defrost them same day, place the sealed package in a bowl of cold water, and leave the tap running in a thin stream for about 30 minutes.