Popeyes Cajun Gravy Recipe

Popeyes Cajun Gravy is a savory and robust condiment, known for its bold Cajun spices and rich flavor, serving as the perfect accompaniment to Popeyes' signature fried chicken and other menu items. Make our Popeyes Cajun Gravy Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Cajun Gravy will taste just like Popeyes.

Prep Time30

Active Time40

Total Time1 10

Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Gravy, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Cajun and Creole, Southern

Keyword: Bacon, Gravy, Popeyes, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter divided use
1/2 cup Onions chopped fine
1/2 cup Celery chopped fine
1 tablespoon Garlic minced
1/2 cup Red Bell Peppers cored, seeded and chopped fine
1/2 cup Flour
2 tablespoons Bacon Grease
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon White Pepper
1 teaspoon dried Oregano
1 teaspoon dried Thyme
1/2 pound cooked and crumbled Ground Beef
1 cup Veal Stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon Tabasco Sauce, or other Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce of choice

Instructions

Add 1 tablespoon butter to a large skillet. Place over medium heat.
When butter has melted and is hot (do not burn), add diced onions, celery, garlic and red bell peppers. Sauté 2 - 3 minutes, until fragrant. Remove the sautéed veggies from the skillet to a bowl and set aside.
Return pan to heat (do not clean).
To the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter, flour and bacon grease. Allow butter and grease to melt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has a thickened, brown texture.
Add sautéed veggies back into the pan. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.
Add cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, white pepper, oregano and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the gravy starts to thicken.
Reduce heat to a simmer.
Add cooked ground beef, veal stock, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Cook until thickened to desired consistency.
Serve hot.