lightning gravy

Name: Lightning Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) water; 2 cubes - chicken/beef bouillon (any flavor works); 2 tablespoon(s) corn starch; 1 tablespoon(s) cold water; - pepper, to taste

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Shelly Saxell

Queen Creek, AZ

Updated on Jan 23, 2026

This is the easiest and fastest recipe for making gravy. Believe it or not you make it in the microwave. It is great on just about any meat or potato dish you like.

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Easy Peasy Gravy, if you are in a hurry!

prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Microwave

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cubes - chicken/beef bouillon (any flavor works)
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 tablespoon cold water
- pepper, to taste

How To Make lightning gravy

Step 1

In a microwave safe dish heat water and bouillon on high, stirring occasionally until just boiling. About 2- 2 1/2 minutes.

Step 2

In a small cup combine the cornstarch, pepper and cold water and mix together. Add mixture to hot broth.
Step 3

Cook on medium for about 1 minute, or until thick, stirring at 30 second intervals.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 10kcal, carbohydrates: 2g, cholesterol: 0mg, fat: 0g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, sodium: 9mg, sugar: 0g, unsaturated fat: 0g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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