Meats

Japanese-Style Loco Moco Bowl

Hamburger Steak

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp MSG (optional)

Mushroom Gravy

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp beef bouillon powder

To Serve

  • Steamed white rice
  • Fried eggs
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh chives

Directions

  • Make the patties: mix all the hamburger steak ingredients together, shape into patties, and pan-fry until fully cooked. Set aside.
  • Make the gravy: in the same pan, melt the butter and caramelize the onion and mushrooms. Stir in the flour until combined.
  • Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan, then add the beef broth, soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, and beef bouillon. Simmer until thick and smooth.
  • Assemble: serve the hamburger steak over steamed rice and pour the mushroom gravy generously over the top. Finish with a fried egg, sliced avocado, and fresh chives.

A Hawaiian classic with a Japanese twist, from @rionsfood on Instagram.