Easy Tomato Gravy
Easy tomato gravy made with butter, tomatoes, and a simple roux. A classic Southern-style gravy that’s buttery, rich, and ready in about 25 minutes for biscuits, toast, or rice.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.4 tablespoons butter.
- Once butter is melted, sprinkle in flour and whisk continuously. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the roux is light golden brown and smells nutty.4 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
- Add the entire can of diced tomatoes with their juice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes,.
- Gradually pour in milk and water while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.1 cup whole milk,1/2 cup water.
- Add salt, pepper, sugar, and onion powder.1 teaspoon salt,1/2 teaspoon black pepper,1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar,1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
- Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. If the gravy gets too thick, you can thin it with a little more milk or water.
Notes
Pro Tip: The key to smooth, lump-free gravy is to whisk constantly while adding the liquid ingredients. If you notice any lumps forming, whisk vigorously or use an immersion blender to smooth them out.
Nutrition
Calories: 184.2kcalCarbohydrates: 13.3gProtein: 3.7gFat: 13.5gSaturated Fat: 8.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 37.4mgSodium: 843.4mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 5.7gVitamin A: 570.3IUVitamin C: 9.6mgCalcium: 114.7mgIron: 1.4mg
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