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.
To keep your holidays keto friendly, serve this gravy with our low carb stuffing, keto green bean casserole and keto cauliflower mac and cheese.
Our no bake keto cheesecake is the perfect time saving dessert.
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Why you'll Love it
This is our go-to recipe for all things gravy. This 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 recipe 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.
My Mother and I love gravy so much, that we make it anytime my husband makes our beef bottom round roast recipe.
Reader Testimonial
I was really anxious to use xantham gum but this realllly easy recipe was so yummy! I will definitely use this again. Thanks for all the tips about using room temperature ingredients. Nothing separated or got lumpy - frickin awesome! Thanks! Jeanie
Key ingredients
Butter - Butter makes this keto gravy recipe what it is. It adds flavor, fat, and really helps pull everything together. You can use dairy-free butter if you like, but if you do, you'll want to leave out the additional salt due to how salty dairy-free is.
Broth or Drippings - You can use broth, drippings, or bone broth to make this low carb gravy. The trick is making sure it's at room temperature, or cold, so the xanthan doesn't clump.
Xanthan Gum - We find xanthan gum to be best keto gravy thickener as it makes the gravy silky smooth, and thick.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.
Substitutions
Butter - You can use dairy-free butter in place of the butter in this low carb gravy recipe. Dairy-free butter tends to be saltier. Do a taste test before adding any salt.
Broth - All broth options work (chicken, turkey, veggie, beef).
If you want to make a turkey gravy or use other meat drippings, like bone broths, 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.
Xanthan Gum - If you would prefer a keto gravy without xanthan gum, you can use 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder, but you'll want to update the macros for this recipe.
We love enjoying this around the holidays, especially with our keto cornbread or easy almond flour biscuits.
How to make keto gravy
Step 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.
Step 2: Turn on your stove to medium-high heat. Bring your low carb gravy to a boil and continue to whisk for one minute. It should take about five minutes from start to finish.
For the full list of ingredients and instructions, see the printable recipe card below.
For another super quick recipe, make our keto chocolate mug cake. It's ready to enjoy in a few minutes.
Top tip
A quick tip that YOU MUST READ. This 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 - the same with most starches.
FAQs
Yes, you can make it a day or two ahead. You'll need to reheat it in a pan on the stove, or in a microwave at low heat. We often have leftovers and it reheats well.
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 low carb gravy, and stirring until you reach the desired thickness.
Traditional gravy is not keto friendly as its made using regular flour, which is high in carbs. That is why we came up with this recipe which has less than 1 net carb per serving.
Storage
Fridge: Place gravy in an airtight container or jar and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: This gravy freezes very nicely for up to 3 months.
Reheating Instructions: When you are ready to enjoy it, bring it to room temperature. It will separate a little. Just whisk it to combine as you reheat.
Keto Dinners to serve with low carb gravy
Add a Keto Broccoli Salad or our Easy Keto Coleslaw to the side for a complete meal. Really, any low carb vegetables are good with gravy.
Looking for the perfect gravy to pour over your low carb biscuits, try our Keto Sausage Gravy.
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📖 Recipe
Keto Gravy
Equipment
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 xanthan gum
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Turn on your stove to medium-high heat. Bring your gravy to a boil and continue to whisk for one minute.
- Remove the gravy from the stove. Serve hot.
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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. 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 1 net carb per serving.
Karen
Can you use this gravy in a casserole that calls for a gravy and is then baked in the oven?
Four Score Living
Hi Karen,
Yes, you can. Enjoy!
The Four Score Living Team
Karen
Thanks so much!
Steve Comte
Last minute search and found this for our dinner tonight with some delicious roast pork, really enjoyable, creates a nice combo with meat, I will add I did pop a bit of my roast juices in just to gives it a nice traditional taste .
This creates an awesome base for all sorts of things I can think of for other sauces and meal ideas, really good and enjoyable....
Four Score Living
We're so glad you like it! Thank you for taking the time to stop back by and let us know.
The Four Score Living Team
Danny
This is a great recipe! I mixed the xanthan gum with the salt and spices. Next, I combined it with room temperature butter. Finally, I added the stick and cooked until thickened. I was concerned that this would have a slimy texture. However. It turned out very smooth, thick enough for gravy consistency, and delicious!
Four Score Living
Hi Danny,
We're so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to stop back by and let us know and for sharing that you mixed the xanthan with the spices.
Happy Holidays,
The Four Score Living Team
charles sanders
made it for Thanksgiving..........tasted great.......would make again.........thanks for a great recipe.
Four Score Living
Hi Charles,
We're so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to stop back by and let us know.
Happy Holidays,
The Four Score Living Team
Loren
Can you use a heavy cream or milk instead of broth to make a white country style gravy?
Four Score Living
We haven't tried it in this recipe, but you might like the country style gravy from this chicken fried steak recipe: https://www.fourscoreliving.com/keto-chicken-fried-steak/
Janice
I was using a beef stock “pod” that needed to dissolve in boiling water but the recipe says it all has to be cold. So, I creamed the xantham and spices into the butter, poured the cold water over top, brought it to a boil while I whisked and then added the pod. Worked great.
Four Score Living
Thank you for sharing what you used.
Becky
Can you do a post on your Faux Mashed Potatoes? They look delicious!
Four Score Living
Yes! I will add it to my list. I found that squeezing as much liquid from the cauliflower rice helps, and using high fat add-in's like butter and sour cream help (don't use oils). Also let them cool to room temp and refrigerate them as if they were leftovers. Extra moisture released when I reheat them helps to keep them thicker (like when they are cold). I know it sounds like a lot of steps, but it's really easy. You're basically making them for leftovers because they are better as leftovers 🙂
Darr Reilly
This recipe is awesome. So easy to make. I was dreading it and with the use of cold ingredients to dissolve the xantham gum, it was a piece of cake, (keto of course!). Thanks so much.
Judy
I will be using your recipe for our Thanksgiving tomorrow. It sounds yummy and so quick to make!
J
Could I make this and then keep it warm in the crock pot with cooked turkey slices for later?
Four Score Living
I haven't tried keeping it warm in a crockpot. I'm not sure how the xanthan would react after staying warm that long. It's probably best to reheat it.
Darlene
I just discovered this recipe and can't wait to try but please tell me that 3 grams of trans fat per serving is in error. Where could you get trans fat from ingredient list?
Four Score Living
Hi Darlene,
There's trans fat in butter, about .5g per tablespoon.
Ria
Will using chicken stock work instead of broth? Thanks 🙏🏻
Four Score Living
Yes, chicken stock works great in this recipe.
Jamee
Great tasting recipe! Thanks so much for this!
Barb Quintasket
I made this gravy last night and it was delicious! I added a tablespoon of soy sauce because I served it over a low carb almond chicken dish. I printed the recipe and shared it with friends and family. Thank you!!
Four Score Living
You are very welcome. I am so glad you like it.
Janel
Can you cut the butter in half?
Four Score Living
Yes, you can cut it in half.
Best,
Chrystal
Terri
Can this be turned into a dry make ahead mix for gravy and add wet ingredients at the time you want to cook it.
Four Score Living
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.