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Easy, Keto Low-Carb Gravy

Easy, Keto Low-Carb Brown Gravy is the best quick recipe that can be smothered on chicken, beef, pork, and especially meatloaf! You can even substitute beef broth for cream and make country sausage gravy to drizzle on biscuits! This recipe provides all of the tips on how to thicken up the gravy.

sliced keto low carb meatloaf on a blue plate with mashed cauliflower and blanched green beans
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I love to drizzle gravy onto my favorite meats! This method will show you how to make keto-friendly gravy.

This brown gravy will pair wonderfully with Keto Low Carb Meatloaf, Instant Pot Chicken Breast, and Air Fryer Whole Chicken.

How to Make Keto Gravy

  1. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter and garlic powder. Wisk until melted.
  2. Add in beef stock and xantham gum. Wisk continually until the powdered texture disappears, and the sauce thickens.
beef broth, garlic powder, butter, and xanthan gum for keto low carb gravy

How to Thicken Gravy

Typically cornstarch is used to thicken gravy and sauces, but it isn’t keto-friendly at all. I like to use xanthan gum and sometimes almond flour. Almond flour does not work well for brown gravy in my opinion.

melted butter in a skillet

Can You Use Turkey Drippings or Drippings from Meat?

Yes! This is actually the best way to make full-flavored gravy. You can simply add your drippings to this recipe or decrease the amount of broth used by the same amount of drippings you have available to use.

How Long Will Homemade Gravy Last?

Homemade gravy will last up to 2 days in the fridge. If you wish to continue use, boil it again in a pot on the stove. You can read more about The Best Ways to Store Leftover Gravy here.

keto low carb gravy in a skillet

Can You Freeze Homemade Gravy?

Yes, the gravy should last up to a few months in the freezer. Reheat the gravy by boiling it and then simmering. You may need to add water or beef broth to thin it out some.

How to Make White Keto Country Gravy

For country gravy that you can smother on Keto Low Carb Biscuits and Keto Chicken Fried Steak, you will substitute the beef stock for 1 cup of heavy cream.

sliced keto low carb meatloaf on a blue plate with mashed cauliflower and blanched green beans

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sliced keto low carb meatloaf on a blue plate with mashed cauliflower and blanched green beans
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Easy, Keto Low-Carb Gravy

Easy, Keto Low-Carb Brown Gravy is the best quick recipe that can be smothered on chicken, beef, pork, and especially meatloaf! You can even substitute beef broth for cream and make country sausage gravy to drizzle on biscuits! This recipe provides all of the tips on how to thicken up the gravy.
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Course sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword keto brown gravy, keto gravy, low carb gravy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 25kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter Unsalted or salted (your preference)
  • 2 cups beef broth Any broth or stock will work fine.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 cups of beef stock, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder in a skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Add 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum to a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of the gravy mixture from the skillet. Whisk the bowl to combine. The mixture will look like gelatin. Add the mixture back to the skillet and adjust the heat to low.
  • Whisk continually (be patient) to remove any clumps. 
  • After about 10 minutes the gravy should thicken. As the gravy thickens adjust to taste with salt and pepper.

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Notes

Yields about 2 cups of gravy, serving size is about 2 tablespoons.
Typically when I make homemade gravy, I create a roux by combining fat (typically butter) with a starch like cornstarch or flour, after those are combined, I add the remaining ingredients. You can do that same method here using the xanthan gum, however, I have found that adding it later in the process yields similar results. You simply have to be patient during the whisking process.
Homemade gravy typically lasts about 2 days in the fridge. If you want to use it for longer than that, you can add it to a pot again and bring it to a boil.
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g
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Recipe Rating




Erica

Thursday 30th of September 2021

Super easy and quick recipe’

staysnatched

Saturday 2nd of October 2021

Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear it.

Cathy Augros

Tuesday 29th of September 2020

This recipe sounds excellent! For me, sauces are crucial to keeping to a low carb diet because they add so much flavor to the foods I eat. I can't wait to make this! Do you know if it can be frozen?

staysnatched

Tuesday 29th of September 2020

Yes, you can freeze it.

Juli

Sunday 13th of September 2020

Delicious and super easy. Whipped up some for keto biscuits and gravy with runny eggs.

staysnatched

Monday 14th of September 2020

YUm! That sounds like a great combo!

Parsimonia

Friday 21st of August 2020

I love this make-ahead recipe! I whipped up this gravy last night for a Friendsgiving gathering. Mmm… it’s both savory and delicious!!!

staysnatched

Friday 21st of August 2020

That's awesome that you are still having Friendsgivings!

Brendon

Friday 21st of August 2020

I Made this for a gathering and it was a hit, everyone loved it! Will definitely make it again!

staysnatched

Friday 21st of August 2020

Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it.