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    Keto Gravy Recipe With 0 Carbs | Made In Just 5 Minutes

    Published: Oct 26, 2023 · By: Joe Duff

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    This keto gravy has everything you love about homemade gravy, but it has 0 NET CARBS and is gluten free! It is super flavorful, perfectly thick, and goes so well on a variety of dishes. And all it takes to make it is about 5 minutes!

    A gray bowl filled with mashed potatoes and a wooden cutting board. There is a ladle pouring gravy on to the mashed potatoes.

    Table of Contents

    • THE BEST KETO GRAVY
      • INGREDIENTS 
      • HOW TO MAKE KETO GRAVY
        • STEP 1: COMBINING THE INGREDIENTS
        • STEP 2: SIMMERING THE GRAVY
        • STEP 3: SERVING THE GRAVY
      • What Can I Put This Gravy On?
      • How To Store and Reheat This Gravy
      • FAQS ABOUT THIS KETO GRAVY RECIPE
        • Is brown gravy keto?
        • What's the best keto gravy thickener?
        • Where can I find xanthan gum in store?
      • My Final Thoughts
    • Keto Gravy Recipe With 0 Carbs | Made In Just 5 Minutes
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    THE BEST KETO GRAVY

    There aren't many things better in the Fall than warm gravy on a savory dish. And, let's be honest, comfort food doesn't get much better than some mashed potatoes covered in brown gravy from scratch. It is one of the best food pairs out there, especially for Thanksgiving dinner. 

    But unfortunately, regular mashed potatoes and gravy are super high in carbs and don't work for the keto diet.

    Well, you can put the days of missing out on all that potato/gravy deliciousness in the past. With this keto gravy recipe - and, of course, this keto mashed potatoes recipe - you can enjoy this classic comfort food combination in a totally low carb keto friendly way from now on.

    And the two combined only have 3 NET CARBS, so you'll have plenty of room to enjoy some more Thanksgiving staples like these keto biscuits!

    A ladle filled with gravy with a spoon in it. The ladle is on a wooden cutting board and next to it is part of a bowl with mashed potatoes in it.

    INGREDIENTS 

    • Salted butter
    • Beef Broth- you can also use bone broth. Make sure to pick one that's carb free.
    • Garlic powder and onion powder- for a delicious flavor.
    • Xanthan Gum- this helped thicken the gravy instead of using flour. Using it also keeps this a gluten free gravy recipe.
    • Salt and black pepper- a sprinkle of each to taste. 
    A ladle filled with gravy on a wooden cutting board. There is a spoon submerged in the gravy.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO GRAVY

    STEP 1: COMBINING THE INGREDIENTS

    First, take out a medium saucepan and put it over medium-high heat. Then add all of the ingredients to it - the butter, beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and xanthan gum, and whisk them together to combine. Then, after giving them a good whisk, bring the mixture to a low boil.

    STEP 2: SIMMERING THE GRAVY

    Once the mixture is boiling, turn the heat down to a simmer and occasionally whisk them over the course of a few minutes.

    STEP 3: SERVING THE GRAVY

    Now all that's left to do is to transfer the gravy to a gravy boat and serve. By the way, if the gravy is too thick, just add a little water, and it will help thin it out.

    A gray bowl with mashed potatoes in it on a wooden cutting board. Part of a ladle is hovering over the bowl pouring gravy onto the mashed potatoes.

    What Can I Put This Gravy On?

    Of course, the best thing to put this keto gravy on is these keto mashed potatoes. But it goes really well on a ton of other recipes too! Try pouring it on some of these:

    • Keto Pot Roast
    • Keto Meatloaf
    • Keto Chicken Pot Pie 
    • Keto Cheddar Bay Biscuits
    • Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
    • Turkey Legs

    How To Store and Reheat This Gravy

    This keto beef gravy recipe makes just over eight ¼ cup servings. So you'll have plenty to pour over whatever you want! And if you have some leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To keep it for longer, you can store it in a freezer-safe container for about 2 months.

    Then, to reheat the gravy, my favorite way is in a saucepan over low heat, frequently stirring until it simmers or is warm. Or, you could put it in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for a few seconds until warm. Just make sure you give it a good stir before microwaving. Also, if you need to thin the gravy out, just add some water or broth to it.

    A gray bowl of mashed potatoes with gravy on top on a wooden cutting board. Behind the cutting board on a white counter is a ladle filled with gravy.

    FAQS ABOUT THIS KETO GRAVY RECIPE

    Is brown gravy keto?

    Most brown gravy recipes call for a thickener, such as cornstarch or flour, which are not keto friendly ingredients. To ensure your brown gravy is keto, you'll want to substitute cornstarch - or flour - for a low carb thickener such as xanthan gum (more options below).

    What's the best keto gravy thickener?

    Xanthan gum is the best keto gravy thickener to use because it has 0 NET CARBS. And it also just works the best to create a thick gravy consistency. Other thickeners include (but are not limited to) guar gum, glucomannan, agar-agar powder, and gelatin.

    Where can I find xanthan gum in store?

    Xanthan gum is typically found in the gluten free or baking section at grocery stores. And if you can't find it there, you can get it online here. 

    A bowl of mashed potatoes covered in gravy on a wooden cutting board. Behind the bowl on the white counter is a ladle filled with gravy.

    My Final Thoughts

    Well, that's how to make keto gravy with 0 NET CARB!

    Serve this gravy at Thanksgiving or your next family dinner. No one will be able to tell that it is a low carb gravy, and everyone will love it! 

    As always, if you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Oh, and if you are serving this at Thanksgiving, you might want to make this keto pumpkin pie or keto pumpkin cheesecake for dessert!

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    Keto Gravy Recipe With 0 Carbs | Made In Just 5 Minutes

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    This keto gravy has everything you love about homemade gravy, but it has 0 NET CARBS and is gluten free! It is super flavorful, perfectly thick, and goes so well on a variety of dishes. And all it takes to make it is about 5 minutes!

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 1 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 6 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings
    • Category: Sauce
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Gravy

    Ingredients

    4 Tbsps (56g) Salted Butter

    2 Cups (480mL) Beef Broth (use one that is carb free)

    ¼ Tsp (1g) Garlic Powder

    ¼ Tsp (1g) Onion Powder

    ¾ Tsp (2g) Xanthan Gum

    Salt, To Taste

    Black Pepper, To Taste

    Instructions

    1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together all of the ingredients -
      the butter, broth, onion powder, and garlic powder, and xanthan gum.
    2. Bring the gravy to a rolling boil - stirring it occasionally. Now, turn the heat down to a simmer, and stir the gravy every so often for a few minutes.
    3. Season to taste, and serve warm.

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ cup
    • Calories: 36
    • Fat: 4
    • Carbohydrates: 0.25
    • Fiber: 0.25
    • Protein: 0

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    Comments

    1. Kelly says

      October 09, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      So, so good! Made this gravy for our Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. Cheers from Canada.






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    2. Duane says

      November 01, 2022 at 9:28 am

      Made this with 1/2 and1/2 added lb of sausage is is great. Thank you for recipe

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    3. Trae says

      December 05, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      Delicious! Could not tell I was missing any carbs! Perfect with my pot roast-I used the pan drippings instead of packaged beef broth. So good! And so easy to make! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!






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    4. Kathleen Eger says

      March 28, 2023 at 5:56 pm

      The gravy is delicious thank you so much for posting it I crazy I know how to make it now is the chicken 10 stars

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    5. Thom says

      July 13, 2023 at 9:18 pm

      I added about a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and found this to be the best gravy ever! made my brisket taste wonderful.

      Reply
    6. Billy says

      October 04, 2023 at 6:47 am

      I also add miracle noodles rice and deli turkey slices to have Thanksgiving in July!! Even tried adding some shredded cheddar cheese & Cajun seasoning & that was very good as well. I had to make sure I didn't eat too much!!






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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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