| Savory Hawaiian Loco Moco |
Enjoy a hearty Hawaiian classic with juicy hamburger patties serv... |
Hawaiian, Quick, Comfort Food |
{"title":"Savory Hawaiian Loco Moco","description":"Enjoy a hearty Hawaiian classic with juicy hamburger patties served over rice, topped with rich mushroom gravy and a runny fried egg. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.","full_ingredient_list":["1\/2 peeled small diced sweet onion","2 finely minced cloves of garlic","2 pounds 80\/20 ground beef","2 tablespoons soy sauce","2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce","2 tablespoons oil","8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms","3 tablespoons all-purpose flour","2 cups beef stock","5 eggs","5 cups cooked jasmine rice","1\/4 cups sliced green onions","coarse salt","fresh cracked pepper"],"components":[{"name":"Hamburger Patties and Rice","ingredients":[{"name":"sweet onion","quantity":"1\/2","preparation_notes":"peeled and small diced","substitutions":[]},{"name":"garlic cloves","quantity":"2","preparation_notes":"finely minced","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ground beef","quantity":"2 pounds","preparation_notes":"80\/20","substitutions":[]},{"name":"soy sauce","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["coconut aminos"]},{"name":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":"2 teaspoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["half the amount of balsamic vinegar"]},{"name":"oil","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["ghee","lard","tallow","butter"]},{"name":"jasmine rice","quantity":"5 cups","preparation_notes":"cooked","substitutions":["any long-grain rice"]},{"name":"green onions","quantity":"1\/4 cups","preparation_notes":"sliced","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["large bowl","frying pan","stove"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Mix the onion, garlic, beef, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Form into 5 patties and season with salt and pepper.","tips":"Test a bit of the mixture by frying a small piece to check seasoning."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until well browned. Set aside.","tips":"Patties do not need to be fully cooked."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Prepare the rice as directed, fluff it, and keep warm.","tips":"Use 1 1\/4 parts water to 1 part rice for fluffier results."}]},{"name":"Mushroom Gravy and Eggs","ingredients":[{"name":"cremini mushrooms","quantity":"8 ounces","preparation_notes":"sliced","substitutions":["button mushrooms"]},{"name":"all-purpose flour","quantity":"3 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["bread flour"]},{"name":"beef stock","quantity":"2 cups","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["brodo"]},{"name":"eggs","quantity":"5","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"to taste","preparation_notes":"coarse","substitutions":[]},{"name":"pepper","quantity":"to taste","preparation_notes":"fresh cracked","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["large frying pan","small frying pan","stove"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Using the same frying pan, add mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until browned slightly.","tips":"Do not clean the pan after cooking patties; use the residue for added flavor."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly add in beef stock and the remaining tablespoon of soy sauce. Cook until gravy thickens.","tips":"If the gravy is too thick, add a bit more stock."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Return patties to the pan to heat through in the gravy. Use a small frying pan to fry eggs sunny-side-up in the reserved beef fat.","tips":"Drain excess oil from the first pan into the second to fry the eggs."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Assemble the dish by placing rice on the plate, add a beef patty with gravy, top with a fried egg, and sprinkle with green onions.","tips":"Ensure the yolk is runny for the best flavor."}]}],"prep_time":"5 minutes","cook_time":"25 minutes","total_time":"30 minutes","servings":"5","tags":["Hawaiian","Quick","Comfort Food"],"notes":"Prepare the components up to 2 hours in advance and keep them warm for easier assembly. Keep meat and gravy refrigerated separately for up to 5 days."} |
