Chef John's Loco Moco

Ingredients

• 2 pattiess ground beef , 4 ounce
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1.5 cups beef stock
• 4 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 2 teaspoons white sugar , Optional
• 2 dropss sesame oil , or to taste
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter , divided
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions , white and light green parts only
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups hot cooked white rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Season patties with salt, pepper, and cayenne; set aside.

2. 2

   Whisk together beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, ketchup, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in the hot skillet until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Flip patties; add green onions and cook until both beef and onions are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove patties and most of green onions to a plate.

4. 4

   Pour beef stock mixture into the skillet. Stir, scraping up browned bits from the bottom, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and reserve gravy until needed.

5. 5

   Melt remaining butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add eggs to the skillet and fry side-by-side until whites are set and yolks are still runny.

6. 6

   Divide rice between 2 serving bowls. Place patties over rice, spoon gravy on top, and add fried eggs.

7. 7

   Serve hot and enjoy!