Description
This rich and flavorful gravy recipe combines the savory depth of both chicken and beef stock cubes to create a taste reminiscent of KFC’s famous gravy, but even better. Ready in just 4 minutes, this easy-to-make gravy is perfect for serving over chops, steak, sausages, veggies, and various roasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Stock Base
- 1 chicken stock cube or bouillon cube (or 2 tsp powder)
- 1 beef stock cube or bouillon cube (or 2 tsp powder)
- 2 1/4 cups (565 ml) boiling water
Roux
- 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional; can substitute with garlic powder)
- 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste (if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Stock Mixture: Crumble the chicken and beef stock cubes into the boiling water and stir well until fully dissolved to create a flavorful liquid base.
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it’s fully liquid but not browned.
- Create Roux: Add the flour, onion powder, and black pepper to the melted butter. Using a wooden spoon or whisk, combine thoroughly to form a smooth mixture.
- Incorporate Stock Liquid: While stirring continuously, slowly pour in half of the hot stock liquid, mixing constantly to avoid lumps. Once incorporated and thickened into a roux, gradually add the remaining stock liquid, stirring to combine smoothly.
- Thicken Gravy: Continue to stir the mixture for 1.5 to 2 minutes as it thickens to a gravy consistency, taking advantage of the already hot water for rapid thickening. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt or pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Pour the finished gravy over your choice of dishes such as chops, steak, sausages, vegetables, roast chicken, pork, beef, or lamb.
Notes
- The secret to this gravy’s exceptional flavor is using both chicken and beef stock cubes—beef provides rich color and depth, while chicken offers a solid flavor base.
- Using crumbled stock cubes instead of powder can improve color and results as some beef powders don’t brown as nicely.
- This gravy pairs exceptionally well with KFC-style mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- To make gluten-free gravy, substitute the plain flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- The recipe can be prepared quickly in about 4 minutes total, making it ideal for weeknight meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
