Elevate Your Dishes with Homemade Beef Oxo Gravy

A rich, savory gravy can take any dish from basic to spectacular. While ready-made gravies are convenient, nothing beats the flavor of homemade. For a deep, beefy gravy, Beef Oxo cubes are the secret ingredient. These concentrated bouillon cubes pack an umami punch, making gravy a breeze. Follow this simple recipe and tips for beefy gravy made from scratch.

Beef Oxo – The Gravy Game Changer

Beef Oxo cubes are essentially beef bouillon condensed into cube form. Made from beef extracts, vegetables and seasonings, they provide intense beef flavor when dissolved in hot liquid. Unlike plain broth, Beef Oxo has a very concentrated and savory taste. This makes it perfect for quickly elevating gravy. The beefy cubes add deep flavor, color and just the right amount of saltiness. Beef Oxo gravy can complement everything from mashed potatoes to pot roasts.

Gravy Essentials – Gathering the Ingredients

To make gravy with Beef Oxo, you’ll need:

2 Beef Oxo cubes
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper

That’s it! These few simple pantry staples are all you need for rich, homemade gravy. The Oxo cubes provide the beefy base, while the butter and flour thicken and the seasonings enhance the flavor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these easy steps for gravy success

Dissolve Oxo cubes in boiling water. Whisk until fully dissolved.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and onion powder until smooth.
Gradually whisk in Oxo mixture, adding half at first. Stir constantly until incorporated.
Add remaining Oxo mixture, continuing to stir. Simmer 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

And that’s it! In just 10 minutes, you’ll have the perfect gravy for any meal.

Gravy Consistency Tips

Achieving the ideal gravy consistency takes a little practice. Too thin, and it’s just like broth. Too thick, and it’s gloppy. For the best results:

Start with equal parts fat (butter) and flour. Adjust amounts to control thickness.
Add Oxo mixture slowly at first, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Simmer gravy to desired thickness. It will continue thickening as it cools.
For smooth gravy, strain if any lumps form.
To thin out over-thickened gravy, gradually whisk in additional Oxo mixture, broth, or water.

With a few trial runs, you’ll be expertly making lumpless gravy with the perfect velvety consistency.

Flavor Enhancers for Next Level Gravy

While Beef Oxo gravy is delicious on its own, you can amplify the flavor even more. Try adding any of the following:

Sauteed mushrooms – Earthy flavor and texture
Caramelized onions – Sweetness to balance beefiness
Fresh thyme – Bright herbal notes
Worcestershire sauce – Extra depth
Red wine – Acidity and robust flavor
Minced garlic – Savory aromatic
Dijon mustard – Spicy tang

Experiment with different flavor pairings until you find your favorite.

Serving Suggestions for Beef Oxo Gravy

When it comes to serving beef gravy, the possibilities are endless! Here are just some ideas:

Roast beef – The classic pairing, perfect for Sunday dinners
Meatloaf – Brush on the gravy for added moisture
Mashed potatoes – The rich gravy soaks right in
Hot turkey sandwich – Tasty open faced or dipped
Biscuits and gravy – A hearty breakfast staple
Fried chicken – Delicious drizzled over the top
Vegetables – Try green beans, Brussels sprouts, carrots
Gravy fries or chips – Perfect for dipping!

Drizzle your homemade Beef Oxo gravy over your main dishes or sides for instant extra flavor.

Storing and Reheating Leftover Gravy

Making a large batch of gravy? Extras can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat:

Stovetop: Simmer gently, adding water or broth if too thick.
Microwave: Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between.
Slow cooker: Combine gravy and ingredients, cook on low 1-2 hours.

The beauty of homemade Beef Oxo gravy is that it takes just minutes to prepare, but elevates flavors tremendously. Keep the ingredients on hand and whip up this simple, beefy gravy anytime to bring your dishes to the next level.

OXO Gravy of the GODS

FAQ

How do you thicken OXO cube gravy?

There are plenty of options for this; first, you’ll want to reconstitute the cube to get broth. Then you can just do it the way you’d do it with regular stock: equal parts fat and flour to get a roux, brown, add the reconstituted stock and whisk until lump-free and thickened.

How do you thicken beef stock for gravy?

Similar to flour, cornstarch is another ingredient that can be used to make gravy thicker. With cornstarch, making a slurry is also an option, but with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch whisked into cold water. Again, you’ll want to add the slurry in increments so you don’t over-thicken the gravy.

How do you use OXO beef cubes?

Dissolve one beef stock cube into 190ml of boiling water to give warming soups, casseroles and pies that extra bit of flavour.

Is a beef stock cube the same as gravy?

Gravy is an actual finished product. You might make it from stock, but it will have other things in it – seasoning, maybe flour to thicken it, you might reduce it down to make it less thin and concentrate the flavour… it is a finished sauce that you would serve with meat. You wouldn’t give people just stock.