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tomato gravy recipe

Southern Tomato Gravy

The Crispy Chef
Southern Tomato Gravy is a tangy, savory breakfast staple. Perfect over biscuits, eggs, and shrimp and grits, this easy comfort food is ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Bacon fat or butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 14.5 ounces Canned whole peeled tomatoes or fresh beefsteak tomatoes
  • 1 cup Chicken broth or stock
  • To taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon optional Sugar
  • 1-2 sprigs Herbs thyme, rosemary, parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp (8-10 minutes). Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  • Add chopped onions (optional) to the bacon fat and sauté until tender and translucent (3-5 minutes).
  • Whisk in all-purpose flour to create a roux. Cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Simmer and thicken for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add canned tomatoes with their juices. Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let the gravy simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  • Serve hot over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or grits.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bacon fat recipe, breakfast gravy, Southern Tomato Gravy, tomato-based gravy
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