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Loco Moco (Soy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Loco Moco (Soy-Free)

A Hawaiian comfort food classic made soy-free. A hamburger patty is served over rice, topped with a rich gravy and a fried egg. This version uses coconut aminos instead of soy sauce in the gravy.

20m prep + 35m cook4 servings
Contains dairyContains eggContains wheatSOY-free
650 cal|40g protein|50g carbs|30g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine the 1.5 lbs ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each portion into a patty. Press down lightly in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
  2. 2Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (400°F / 200°C). Carefully place the 4 patties in the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and they are browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
  3. 3Reduce the skillet heat to medium (350°F / 175°C). Add the 2 tbsp butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and the 2 cloves garlic, minced. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the onion is softened and translucent.
  4. 4Sprinkle the 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the sautéed onion and garlic. Stir continuously and cook for 1 minute until the flour is lightly golden.
  5. 5Gradually pour in the 2 cups beef broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the 2 tbsp coconut aminos and continue whisking. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. 6In a separate non-stick skillet, heat a little more vegetable oil or butter over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Crack the 4 large eggs into the skillet and fry them until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your preference, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. 7To assemble, place 1 cup of cooked white rice into each of the 4 serving bowls. Place one cooked hamburger patty on top of the rice in each bowl. Ladle a generous amount of the thickened gravy over each patty. Finally, carefully place one fried egg on top of the gravy in each bowl.

Substitutions

Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos

To avoid soy. Coconut aminos provide a similar savory flavor.

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