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Hawaiian Halal Beef Loco Moco With Caramelized Onion Gravy
A classic island comfort dish featuring a seasoned halal beef patty atop rice, smothered in rich mushroom onion gravy and topped with a fried egg.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Divide ground halal beef into 4 equal portions and form into 3/4-inch thick patties, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- 02
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear patties for 4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer to a plate.
- 03
Add remaining olive oil, sliced yellow onion, and cremini mushrooms to skillet, sautéing over medium heat for 7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- 04
Whisk cornstarch, halal beef stock, soy sauce, and alcohol-free worcestershire sauce together until smooth.
- 05
Pour stock mixture into skillet, bringing to a simmer while stirring continuously until gravy thickens into a glossy finish.
- 06
Return beef patties to gravy and simmer for 2 minutes to heat through.
- 07
Fry eggs sunny-side up in a separate nonstick pan until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
- 08
Place each beef patty over cooked white rice, spoon rich gravy and onions over top, and crown with a fried egg.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Pan Gravy Emulsification
Combining fond and cooked aromatics with a starch-slurry stock mixture to build a velvety sauce directly in the cooking skillet.
Notes from the kitchen
- Do not press down on beef patties while cooking to keep juices intact.
- Ensure egg yolk remains runny so it mixes into gravy upon eating.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Hawaiian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.