Gravy recipe (tastes like KFC - but a million times better!)

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5

355 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    1 min

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    90 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Gravy recipe (tastes like KFC - but a million times better!)

This gravy recipe blends chicken and beef bouillon cubes with butter, flour, onion powder, and black pepper to make a smooth, savory sauce with a deep homemade flavor. Thickeners and seasoning create a versatile gravy ideal to serve alongside roasted meats, vegetables, and classic comfort dishes. Its quick preparation makes it convenient for everyday cooking.

Description

This gravy recipe uses a combination of chicken and beef bouillon cubes dissolved in boiling water as a base, providing a rich and well-balanced flavor with a pleasant brown color. Butter and flour are cooked together to form a roux, which thickens the broth into a creamy gravy. Onion powder and black pepper add subtle aromatic notes, enhancing the depth of taste without overpowering the sauce.

The cooking method involves melting butter, stirring in flour and spices, then gradually incorporating the hot bouillon liquid to avoid lumps and quickly achieve the right thickness. The gravy should have a smooth consistency that coats the back of a spoon without being too thick or thin.

This gravy complements a variety of dishes including chops, steak, sausages, roast chicken, pork, beef, lamb, and steamed vegetables. It can be served hot poured over the main course or on the side for dipping. Its brown color and rich taste make it a classic accompaniment to hearty meals.

Additional tips include adjusting salt and pepper to taste, thinning the gravy with water if it becomes too thick, and reheating gently with a lid to prevent skin formation. The recipe also supports gluten-free adaptation by substituting cornflour for flour and provides storage guidelines recommending refrigeration for up to five days or freezing for longer preservation. Reheating may require loosening with water.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube sub 2 tsp powder) (Note 1, stock cube or bouillon cube
  • 1 beef bouillon cube sub 2 tsp powder) (Note 1, stock cube or bouillon cube
  • 2 1/4 cups (565ml) water boiling
  • 60g/ 4 tbsp butter , unsalted
  • 4 tbsp flour , plain / all purpose
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (ok to omit or sub garlic powder)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper finely ground
  • salt , if needed

Instructions

  1. Crumble cubes into boiling water, mix to dissolve.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add flour, onion powder and pepper. Mix into butter with a wooden spoon or whisk.
  4. While stirring, slowly pour in half the liquid. Once incorporated into the flour butter roux (it will thicken quickly), add remaining liquid and mix.
  5. Stir for 1.5 - 2 minutes until it thickens to a gravy consistency (it's quick as water is already hot). Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve over chops, steak, sausages, veggies, roast chicken, pork, beef, lamb. Pictured - KFC Potato and Gravy copycat!

Notes

  • Use both chicken and beef bouillon cubes for a well-rounded flavor and rich color in the gravy.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after thickening to suit taste preferences.
  • If gravy thickens too much, add a little water and whisk to restore consistency.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated up to 5 days or freeze for longer; reheat gently and thin with water as needed.
  • To make gluten free, replace flour with a cornstarch slurry added into the hot stock with melted butter.
  • Cover the saucepan when reheating to avoid a skin forming on the gravy surface.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 90cal (5%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 392mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 237IU (5%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 90cal 5%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 237IU 5%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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