Tomato Gravy Recipe

Rating 5.0
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Tomato gravy is a classic southern dish traditionally served on biscuits. This version uses savory bacon and fire-roasted tomatoes for a flavor boost that takes this tomato gravy to the next level.
Utensils Side Dish
Globe New American
8
ingredients
8
steps
25
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
4
strips of bacon
1/4 cup(s)
finely diced onions
2 tblsp
all-purpose flour
1 cup(s)
chicken stock
1
14.5 oz can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/4 cup(s)
heavy cream
salt and pepper, to taste
biscuits, to serve

Directions 8 steps | 25 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

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Step 2

In a large skillet on low heat, cook the bacon until crispy and cooked through. Transfer the crispy bacon to a plate and pour the bacon fat into a bowl. Measure out two tablespoons of bacon fat and add it back to the skillet.

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Step 3

Turn the heat to medium-low and add the finely diced onions to the skillet. Cook the onions until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

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Step 4

Add the flour to the skillet and whisk until the flour is incorporated and turns slightly golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. 

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Step 5

Slowly drizzle in the chicken stock while constantly whisking to avoid clumps. 

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Step 6

Once all of the chicken stock is incorporated and a smooth sauce has formed, add the canned diced tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens. While the sauce simmers, finely chop the cooked bacon. Set aside.

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Step 7

Once the sauce has thickened, whisk in the heavy cream, chopped bacon and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Step 8

Serve on sliced biscuits or on country-fried steak. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
230
FAT
18.1 g
PROTEIN
6.9 g
CARBS
10.8 g

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Sam S.

Sam

30 Sep 2022

This might be my new favorite gravy to serve on biscuits. Delicious!

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