Loco Moco with Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked White Rice
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 4 Eggs
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 lb Cremini Mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/2 Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions

1. 1To prepare the mushroom gravy, heat the 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat (approximately 300-325°F / 150-160°C). Add the 1 lb of Cremini Mushrooms (sliced) and the 1/2 Onion (diced) to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and browned. Stir in the 2 cloves of Garlic (minced) and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of Cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of Water to create a smooth slurry. Add the 2 cups of Vegetable Broth, 2 tablespoons of Soy Sauce, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce to the skillet with the mushrooms and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat (approximately 185-205°F / 85-95°C). Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3Divide the 1 lb of Ground Beef into 4 equal portions and form each into a patty, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Season both sides of the 4 patties with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a separate large skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 350-375°F / 175-190°C) and place the seasoned hamburger patties in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature 135°F / 57°C), 5-7 minutes per side for medium (internal temperature 145°F / 63°C), or until they are browned on the outside and cooked to your desired doneness.
4. 4Heat a separate skillet over medium heat (approximately 300-325°F / 150-160°C). Crack the 4 Eggs directly into the hot skillet. Cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the whites are fully set and the yolks are cooked to your preference (runny, jammy, or firm).
5. 5To assemble the Loco Moco, divide the 4 cups of Cooked White Rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Place one cooked hamburger patty on top of the rice in each bowl, then carefully place one fried egg on top of each hamburger patty. Spoon the warm mushroom gravy generously over the egg, patty, and rice in each bowl.

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