When we were living in Oahu while my husband was stationed in Hawaii, we discovered this ONO dish (Hawaiian for delicious) within our first few days… and it quickly became a favorite. It’s the kind of meal that feels both humble and indulgent at the same time… simple ingredients, big flavor, and incredibly satisfying. Think of it as a Hawaiian twist on a Salisbury steak… served over rice and topped with a rich gravy and a perfectly cooked egg (I prefer over easy). It’s affordable, decadent, and filling… and such a fun way to use ground beef. It is also the perfect use for left over beef patties.

Ingredients

For the Patties

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (omit or substitute for nightshade-free)
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Gravy

• Reserved ground beef fat
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock
• 4 tsp shoyu (soy sauce)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (omit or substitute if needed)
• 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 TBS cornstarch

For Serving

• Cooked rice
• Eggs (1 per serving)
• Green onions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Form and Cook the Patties
In a bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire (if using), salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Form into patties.

Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook patties until nicely browned on both sides and cooked through.
Remove from pan and set aside… reserving the beef fat in the skillet.

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2. Make the Gravy
In the same pan, add mushrooms and onions. Sauté in the reserved beef fat until softened and lightly browned.

In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with a 3 tablespoons of the beef stock to create a slurry.

Add remaining beef stock, shoyu, and Worcestershire (if using) to the pan.
Bring to a simmer, then stir in the slurry.
Cook until the gravy thickens to a rich, smooth consistency.

Return patties to the pan and spoon gravy over them to keep warm.

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3. Cook the Eggs
In a separate pan, melt butter, reserved beef fat or oil
Fry eggs sunny-side up or over easy… leaving the yolk soft.

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4. Assemble
Scoop cooked rice onto each plate or bowl.
Top with a hamburger patty.
Ladle generous amounts of gravy over the top.
Finish with a fried egg and a sprinkle of green onions.

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Notes

• For a fully nightshade-free version, skip Worcestershire or use a compliant substitute.
• The magic is in the layering… rice, beef, gravy, egg… every bite hits differently.

It’s simple… comforting… and one of those dishes that instantly takes me back to island life