This recipe was inspired by our trip to Hawaii. My husband loves Loco Moco and we decided to find a version that was easy to make at home. I came across the recipe, Loco Moco Gravy Rice by Sheldon Simeon (Cook Real Hawai’i), which is a non-traditional version of the dish, and decided to give it a try. This recipe is an adapted and slightly modified version of the Loco Moco Gravy Rice.
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General Directions:
- Cook 2 cups of white rice in a pot, rice cooker, or instant pot.
- In a large skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Once melted (butter) or shimmering (oil), add onion and cook until softened and slightly translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and garlic, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned. Break up the meat as you stir it.
- Add in the mushrooms and cook for a couple of minutes more.
- Sprinkle flour over top of beef, onion, and mushrooms. Stir to combine – flour will be fully absorbed.
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
- Continue cooking until sauce thickens, forming a gravy-like sauce. Remove from heat.
- Serve over white rice and topped with an egg (cooked to preference**).
Toddler Instructions: Click on the skill level below for detailed instructions. (#s relate to General Directions)
Experienced:
2. Help prep/cut onions
4. Help prep/cut mushrooms.
Pro:
2. Add butter or oil to skillet. Add onion and help cook at the stove.
3. Add ground beef (with help) and garlic. Help cook at the stove.
4. Add mushrooms and help cook.
5. Add flour and help to stir to combine.
6. Help measure and pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
7. Help to continue cooking/stirring mixture.
Notes:
Due to this recipe being made entirely at the stove, this recipe is geared more towards experienced and pro toddler chefs.
**Eggs – my husband and I enjoy this dish with over easy eggs, while our toddlers prefer theirs with scrambled egg.
Serving suggestion: Serve with vegetables such as edamame, bok choy, or broccoli