Loco Moco with Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
• 4 cups Cauliflower Rice
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
• 1 tbsp Tapioca Starch
• 4 large Eggs
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1.5 lbs ground beef with the 1/2 tsp salt and the 1/4 tsp black pepper. Gently mix these ingredients with your hands until they are just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, then shape each portion into a round patty, approximately 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick.
2. 2Heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a large 12-inch (30 cm) skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Carefully place the 4 hamburger patties into the hot skillet. Cook the patties for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until they are well-browned on the outside and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty reads 160°F (71°C). Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and place them on a plate, then tent the plate loosely with aluminum foil to keep them warm.
3. 3Reduce the heat under the same skillet to medium. Add the 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, and the 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently with a spoon, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion pieces are softened and translucent, and the garlic is fragrant.
4. 4Pour the 2 cups beef broth and the 2 tbsp coconut aminos into the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, using your spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the 1 tbsp tapioca starch with 2 tbsp of cold water until the mixture is smooth and lump-free, creating a slurry. Gradually pour this tapioca starch slurry into the simmering liquid in the skillet while stirring constantly. Continue to stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the gravy has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. 5While the gravy is simmering, heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully crack the 4 large eggs into the hot skillet. Cook the eggs for 2 to 4 minutes, until the egg whites are completely set and opaque, and the yolks are cooked to your preference. If you prefer a firmer yolk, you can cover the pan with a lid for 1 minute during the last part of cooking.
6. 6To prepare the cauliflower rice, place the 4 cups cauliflower rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bowl. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small gap for steam to escape. Microwave on high power for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is tender and heated through.
7. 7To assemble the Loco Moco, divide the heated 4 cups cauliflower rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Place one cooked hamburger patty on top of the cauliflower 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. Serve immediately.

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