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    Keto Gravy

    Last Update January 7, 2021 By Chrystal 34 Comments

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    A keto gravy that only takes five minutes to make, has less than 1 carb per serving, and can be made with beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie broths, meat drippings, or bouillon cubes.

    keto gravy over mashed cauliflower with ham

    You are going to love how quickly this savory, thick low carb gravy comes together.

    Serve this keto gravy with Keto Meatloaf and Keto Rolls for a complete and filling meal. For more recipe ideas check out our Keto Recipes section.

    Keto Gravy

    This is our go-to recipe for all things gravy. This keto gravy recipe only requires a few ingredients, including broth (or cooled turkey drippings) – and you can switch up the type of broth you use in this Five Minute Keto Gravy to make it work for the meal you are serving.

     

    Also, this gravy recipe is fail proof (as long as you keep stirring while it cooks and thickens) and it's ready in five minutes.

    This easy low carb gravy recipe is smooth and savory and a huge hit in my house of picky eaters – so I had to share it with you.

    It's recipe is simple enough that I’ll make it any time of year when we want gravy.

    keto gravy in a gravy boat

    Low Carb Gravy

    And my oldest daughter and I love gravy so much, that we make it anytime my husband makes "faux" mashed potatoes, otherwise known as mashed cauliflower.

    This low carb gravy isn't overpowering and it adds just enough extra texture and flavor, that it works well on other sides like Keto Stuffing.

    Using xanthan gum in gravy

    The trick with using xanthan gum is that you have to add it to cold ingredients or make a slurry with it, or it will clump up in the gravy – the same with most starches.

    Make sure to add your xanthan to a cold liquid. All the ingredients in this low carb gravy should rise in temperature together while you are whisking it over the stove.

    how to make keto gravy

    How to make keto gravy

    1. Gather all your ingredients. Make sure they are all cold, or at room temperature. If you are using meat drippings, bring it to room temperature before you begin.
    2. Add all the ingredients to a small pot and whisk until the xanthan is absorbed. There may be a few clumps on the top, but don't worry, those will cook out.
    3. Turn on your stove to medium-high heat. Bring your gravy to a boil and continue to whisk for one minute. It should take about five minutes from start to finish.
    4. Remove the gravy from the stove. Serve hot.

    For the full list of ingredients, see the keto gravy recipe card below.

    Dairy-Free Keto Gravy

    You can use dairy-free butter in place of the butter in this keto gravy recipe to make dairy-free keto gravy. Dairy-free butter tends to be salty.

    Add salt to taste after you've made the gravy to control the level of saltiness.

    keto gravy on mashed cauliflower

    Tips for making keto gravy

    There are a couple of quick tips that YOU MUST READ. They will really help you make the perfect fail-proof keto gravy.

    Start with cold ingredients (or room temperature).

    Put all the ingredients in the pot THEN heat. If you don’t your xanthan will clump.

    You can use regular butter, or dairy-free butter.

    All broth options work (chicken, turkey, veggie, beef).

    If you use turkey or other meat drippings, let it come to room temperature first. Also, test to see how strong the flavor is, you might want to add water.

    If you don’t have broth or turkey drippings, you can use bullion cubes to make broth.

    Again, follow these simple tips and you will have the perfect easy low carb gravy.

    keto gravy pinterest pin picture collage

    I forgot to add the xanthan before I cooked the other ingredients, what do I do?

    If you forgot to add the xanthan before cooking, mix the xanthan in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of cold broth or cooled turkey drippings, then add it to the hot ingredients.

    Keep boiling the gravy, and stirring until you reach the desired thickness.

    I usually make gravy with the leftover broth (a.k.a drippings) from cooking meats and when I developed this recipe we didn’t have any so I had to compromise. Broth it was!

    Easy right? You can add extra spices (like pepper, sage, etc.) if you like. But really, it’s perfect as is. Simply place the ingredients in the pan cold or at room temperature, whisk, and serve!

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    keto gravy over mashed cauliflower on a plate with ham

    Keto Gravy

    Yield: 2 ½ cups
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes

    A keto gravy that only takes five minutes to make, has less than 1 carb per serving, and can be made with beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie broths, meat drippings, or bouillon cubes. You are going to love how quickly this savory, thick low carb gravy comes together.

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons butter (or dairy-free butter)
    • 2 cups broth (veggies, chicken, turkey and beef work)
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon xathan gum
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Add all the ingredients to a small pot and whisk until the xanthan is absorbed. There may be a few clumps on the top, but don't worry, those will cook out.
    2. Turn on your stove to medium-high heat. Bring your gravy to a boil and continue to whisk for one minute.
    3. Remove the gravy from the stove. Serve hot.

    Notes

    • Make sure all ingredients are cold or at room temperature before you begin.
    • You can use dairy-free butter in place of the butter in this keto gravy recipe to make dairy-free keto gravy. Dairy-free butter tends to be salty. Add salt to taste after you've made the gravy to control the level of saltiness.
    • Store gravy in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
    • There are only 7 carbs in this entire recipe, leaving less than a carb per serving.

    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 10 Serving Size: ¼ cup
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 60Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 135mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

    The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands.

    © Tim
    Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dishes
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    Comments

    1. Paul ross

      February 20, 2020 at 10:17 am

      I have a tip for using xanthan gum combine with a little melted butter or oil and add it to the hot gravy while mixing with a stick blender or electric whisk works perfectly everytime with no lumps or clumps

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        February 21, 2020 at 7:34 am

        Thanks for sharing Paul!

        Reply
    2. stan

      April 29, 2020 at 5:15 am

      Thank you for a simple recipe. All other sites give 4 pages of garbage before telling i have to cook chicken to get drippings. Well at 77 I just want a simple recipe. I live alone. Go to the simple saying keep it simple, stupid.

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        April 29, 2020 at 6:34 am

        I'm so glad you like it Stan.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    3. DRS

      June 05, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      I used drippings from a roast I had in the crockpot. And this recipe is Awesome!! I could drink the gravy. Thanks for posting.

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        June 05, 2020 at 7:14 pm

        I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for taking time to stop by and let me know.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    4. Stacy

      June 13, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      Can you freeze this gravy?

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        June 13, 2020 at 2:55 pm

        Yes, you can freeze it. When you are ready to use it, bring it to room temperature. It will separate a little. Just whisk it to combine when you reheat it.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    5. Charlena

      June 19, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      What did you pour the Keto Gravy on top of in your photos? That's what I want to know. I hope you didn't trick us by putting that Keto Gravy over regular mashed potatoes.

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        June 19, 2020 at 12:22 pm

        Hi Charlena,
        I poured the gravy over mashed cauliflower. To be honest, it is leftover mashed cauliflower so it's firmer then if they were fresh. I hope that helps.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    6. Trish

      July 10, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      I normally make gravy using 1/4 cup fat (from the roasting pan), 1/4 cup flour, and 2 cups broth or broth/milk combo.

      Would it work to use the fat in place of the butter, in this recipe?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        July 14, 2020 at 6:43 am

        Hi Trish,
        You can use the fat from the roasting pan in place of the butter. It works great. Just note that the texture will be a little different.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    7. Mika

      September 13, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      Omg I love you for this recipe ? seriously it’s easy and yummy I was so happy to find this

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        September 13, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Awe, I am so glad. It's super easy and you can do so much with it. Enjoy!

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    8. Andy

      November 18, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Will bone broth work just as well as regular broth and if so in the same amounts?

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        November 19, 2020 at 1:35 pm

        You can use bone broth. You might need to add a little water, depending on how strong the flavor of your bone broth is.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    9. Sue

      November 23, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      Is there any reason you couldn't use turkey fat instead of butter?

      Reply
      • Sue

        November 23, 2020 at 5:56 pm

        Sorry . . . I see you answered a similar question already!

        Reply
        • Chrystal

          November 24, 2020 at 5:34 am

          Glad you saw it 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

          Best,
          Chrystal

          Reply
    10. Jody

      November 24, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Can I use Arrowroot in place of Xathum Gum?

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        November 25, 2020 at 6:18 am

        Yes, just make sure to mix it in with the cold ingredients. Any clumps will dissolve as it heats.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    11. Dinesen

      November 26, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Very good job and thanks for sharing such a blog.
      Best regards,
      Dinesen Raahauge

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        November 26, 2020 at 10:52 am

        I am so glad you like it.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    12. jeanie

      November 26, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      I was really anxious to use xantham gum but this realllly easy recipe was so yummy! I will defintely use this again. Thanks for all the tips about using room temperature ingredients. Nothing separated or got lumpy - frickin awesome! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        November 27, 2020 at 5:52 am

        You are very welcome. I am so glad you liked it.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    13. Kathy Cooke

      November 26, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Great! Easy! I used homemade chicken stock and probably added 1/2-3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        November 27, 2020 at 5:51 am

        I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    14. Vanessa

      December 05, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Finally a gravy recipe that doesn’t require meat drippings!! Loved it - tasted and looked like just your normal Thanksgiving gravy would! I poured this over some “fries” made out of coconut flour and topped with cheese curds for a keto poutine. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    15. Sherri

      January 25, 2021 at 11:11 am

      I'm assuming I can make this at least one day ahead and then let it come to room temperature before heating?

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        January 27, 2021 at 5:56 am

        Yes, you can make it a day ahead. We often have leftovers and it reheats well.

        Reply
    16. Karen G

      January 28, 2021 at 8:58 am

      This recipe is so good. I am so grateful to find keto recipes for things I love, like gravy, that taste like the original. Thank you for this, I actually ate the leftover gravy as though it were a soup, sooo good!!

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        January 28, 2021 at 9:02 am

        I am so glad you like it. Thank you for letting me know.

        Reply
    17. Terri

      February 28, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      Can this be turned into a dry make ahead mix for gravy and add wet ingredients at the time you want to cook it.

      Reply
      • Chrystal

        March 01, 2021 at 7:22 am

        I honestly having tried it. You could probably mix bouillon granules/powder with the xanthan, and keep measured servings of it, and add the butter and water when you're ready to make it.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply

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