Description
This rich and flavorful gravy recipe combines both chicken and beef stock cubes to create a homemade gravy that outshines KFC’s version, perfect for serving over meat, vegetables, or mashed potatoes. Made quickly with pantry staples, it delivers a deep, savory taste and smooth texture in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Stocks and Liquids
- 1 chicken stock cube / bouillon cube (or 2 tsp powder)
- 1 beef stock cube / bouillon cube (or 2 tsp powder)
- 2 1/4 cups (565 ml) boiling water
Gravy Base
- 60g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp plain / all purpose flour
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (can substitute garlic powder or omit)
- 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste (if needed)
Instructions
- Dissolve Stock Cubes: Crumble the chicken and beef stock cubes into the boiling water and stir until completely dissolved, creating a rich flavored broth as the base for your gravy.
- Melt Butter: Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter completely, preparing it as the cooking fat for the roux.
- Make Roux: Add the plain flour, onion powder, and black pepper to the melted butter. Stir constantly using a wooden spoon or whisk to combine and cook the flour mixture without browning, forming a smooth roux.
- Add Stock Gradually: While stirring continuously, slowly pour in half of the hot stock liquid to the roux. Mix thoroughly as it will thicken quickly. Then add the remaining stock liquid and continue mixing to incorporate all at once.
- Thicken Gravy: Stir the mixture for 1.5 to 2 minutes until it thickens to the desired gravy consistency. Since the stock is boiling, thickening happens quickly. Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Pour the rich gravy over your favorite chops, steak, sausages, vegetables, roast chicken, pork, beef, or lamb. It pairs especially well with mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Using both chicken and beef stock cubes enhances flavor and color, with beef adding depth and chicken providing the base taste.
- Crumbled cubes are preferred over powder for better color and richness in the gravy.
- Onion powder can be omitted or substituted with garlic powder based on preference.
- This recipe makes a quick and flavorful gravy in about 4 minutes.
- Try pairing this gravy with the copycat KFC mashed potatoes for a complete, classic comfort food experience.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use gluten-free flour and ensure stock cubes are gluten-free.
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
