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Creamy copycat Popeyes gravy

Recipe For Popeyes Gravy

Unleash the secret recipe for Popeyes famous gravy at home! Impress your friends and family with this delicious copycat recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine International
Servings 4 people
Calories 176 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tbsp. green bell peppers minced
  • ⅓ cup ground beef
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 ⅓ tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 ⅓ tbsp. onion powder
  • ½ cup celery
  • ⅓ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ⅓ tsp. paprika
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tsp. white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add cooking oil to a skillet, and heat on low-medium heat.
  • Carefully chop the celery and mince the green bell peppers.
  • Transfer the veggies to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté on medium heat for a few minutes, keeping an eye on the veggies.
  • Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Using a mixing bowl and your hands, combine the ground meat well.
  • Drizzle cooking oil in the same skillet, and add the ground meat.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the meat into very tiny pieces.
  • Cook until browned, which should only take a few minutes.
  • Immediately add the beef broth, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk well.
  • Put the veggies back in the skillet and follow by adding the other spices.
  • Then add the milk, white vinegar, and sugar.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about half an hour.

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Notes

  • Use a spoon — If you don’t have a potato masher in hand, you can also break up the ground meat using a wooden spoon.
 
  • Serving — Though gravy is fairly versatile, it’s best when served with rice and potatoes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Recipe For Popeyes Gravy
Amount per Serving
Calories
176
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
488
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
297
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
468
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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