Hawaiian Loco Moco
Hawaiian Loco Moco layers juicy ground chuck patties over fluffy rice, then crowns them with a runny fried egg and savory onion-mushroom gravy. It’s hearty, comforting, and packed with umami from the rich brown gravy and seared beef. Serve it for a satisfying brunch or a cozy weeknight dinner when you want a filling island-style classic.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hawaiian Loco Moco, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and warm it over medium heat.
- 2
Split the ground chuck into four equal portions and shape them into patties.
- 3
Cook the patties in the hot skillet until they start to firm, are hot, and remain slightly pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer the patties to a plate, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- 4
Stir the onion and water into the reserved drippings. Lower the heat to low and cook until the onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
- 5
Pour the gravy over the onion-mushroom mixture and stir. Cook until the gravy is hot, about 5 minutes. Gently place the patties into the gravy and simmer until warmed through.
- 6
While the patties simmer in the gravy, coat a separate skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Fry the eggs in the hot skillet until the whites are opaque but the yolks stay runny, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Spoon the cooked rice onto four plates. Place a beef patty on each portion of rice and top each patty with an egg. Divide the gravy evenly over each serving.
- Calories 1590.13 kcal High 80%
- Protein 41.26 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 196.53 g 71%
- Total Fat 61.83 g High 79%
- Saturated Fat 13.6 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 314.51 mg High 105%
- Sodium 2464.31 mg High 107%
- Dietary Fiber 2.15 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.1 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 70.16 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 8.9 mg Good Source 49%
- Potassium 393.91 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 55.93 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.08 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hawaiian Loco Moco is a Hawaiian breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Gravy Mix, Cooking Spray, Eggs, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 1590.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hawaiian Loco Moco?
- It is a Hawaiian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch.
- What is Hawaiian Loco Moco made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Gravy Mix, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Ground Beef, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Hawaiian Loco Moco?
- Explore these Hawaiian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hawaiian Loco Moco?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1590.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hawaiian Loco Moco easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Hawaiian Loco Moco healthy?
- Hawaiian Loco Moco has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 1590.13 calories and 41.26 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2464.31 mg (107% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.6 g (68% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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