Gravy Recipes

This is a really easy recipe for how to make gravy using just water. The secret is to use both chicken AND beef stock cubes for the best flavour and a nice deep brown colour. Takes 4 minutes flat, tastes like KFC gravy – but so much better. No pan drippings required.

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

Recipe video above. This recipe is how I make a seriously tasty gravy using water in 4 minutes flat. The secret is to use both chicken AND beef stock cubes. Beef adds colour and flavour oomph, whereas chicken is the base flavour. Use crumbled cubes if you can as some brands of beef powder won’t give the same nice brown colour (ends up pale). Also pictured – KFC copycat mashed potato (extra light and creamy, just like KFC!) (GLUTEN FREE in notes)

Prep: 1min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 392 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken stock cube / bouillon cube ((sub 2 tsp powder) (Note 1))
• 1 beef stock cube / bouillon cube ((sub 2 tsp powder) (Note 1))
• 2 1/4 cups (565ml) boiling water
• 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 finely ground black pepper
• Salt (, if needed)

Instruction:

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!

Perfect Gravy

Our easy gravy recipe is the perfect side to include in your Thanksgiving feast. Here’s everything you need to know before making it.

Total: 15min

Yield: 8

Nutrition Facts: calories 682 Calories, Fat 46 g, Saturated Fat 25 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 192 mg, Sodium 1608 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 43 g

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. turkey pan drippings
• 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth (or turkey stock)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. freshly minced thyme
• 1 tsp. freshly minced sage

Instruction:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until golden, 1 minute, then whisk in pan drippings. (If you have more than a cup of drippings, use it and reduce the amount of broth!)
2. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
3. Stir in fresh herbs, then whisk in 1 cup broth and return mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer 10 minutes, gradually adding more broth if gravy is too thick. Adjust seasoning.

Easy Gravy Recipe

Make the perfect easy gravy every time in just 5 minutes with or without pan drippings using these step by step directions. Pour it over potatoes or meat for your holiday meal or anytime!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 20 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Sodium 355 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbps fat (butter or pan drippings)
• 4 Tbsp flour
• 3 cups broth (beef, turkey or chicken)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning (if desired)

Instruction:

1. Add butter or pan drippings to a large pan. Melt butter over medium heat.
2. While stirring, add flour a tablespoon at a time. Whisk as you add.
3. Slowly pour in the stock, a cup at a time to prevent lumps. Whisk or stir well.
4. Stir constantly over medium heat until gravy thickens and reaches desired thickness. Add additional broth if it gets too thick.
5. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper and/or poultry seasoning if desired. I only use poultry seasoning if I used butter instead of pan drippings.

Homemade Gravy

Yield: 3 cups

Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 6 servings, calories 214, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 11g, Carbohydrate 11g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 3g, Protein 3g, Cholesterol 46mg, Sodium 351mg

Ingredients:

• 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated
• 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Instruction:

1. In a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don’t rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well cooked.
2. Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Add the cream, if desired, and serve.

Ultimate Guide: How to Make Gravy

FAQ

What is the secret to good gravy?

• Tip #1 – Remove excess fat.
• Tip #3 – To strain or not to strain the gravy.
• Tip #4 – Heat the liquid mixture, it needs to be hot!
• Tip #5 – Thickening the gravy.
• Tip #6 – Use a whisk to mix in the flour mixture.
• Tip #7 – If your gravy gets lumpy, strain it!

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