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Chef John's Loco Moco

Chef John's Loco Moco

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• 2 (4 ounce) patties ground beef • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 1 pinch cayenne pepper • 1.5 cups beef stock • 4 teaspoons soy sauce • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce • 4 teaspoons cornstarch • 2 teaspoons ketchup • 2 teaspoons white sugar • 2 drops sesame oil, or to taste • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided • 2 tablespoons minced green onions, white and light green parts only • 2 eggs • 2 cups hot cooked white rice

Recipe

  1. 1
    Season patties with salt, pepper, and cayenne; set aside.
  2. 2
    Whisk together beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, ketchup, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl; set aside.
    Step 2
  3. 3
    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.
    Step 3
  4. 4
    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.
    Step 4
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    Divide rice between 2 serving bowls. Place patties over rice, spoon gravy on top, and add fried eggs.
    Step 6
  7. 7
    Serve hot and enjoy!
    Step 7