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Tomato gravy in a small cast iron bowl, tomatoes on the vine and chives on the side.
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Tomato Gravy

Hot and savory, tomato gravy adds rich flavor to your toast, biscuits and cornbread.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 5 1/2 cup servings
Calories 137kcal
Author Joss D

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes with the liquid
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives diced (optional)
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Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    ¼ cup olive oil
  • Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it starts to become golden, about 4 minutes.
    ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking constantly.
    1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
    1 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • If desired, you can sprinkle some fresh chives on top. Serve over biscuits, rice, mashed potatoes, cornbread, polenta, eggs, pork, chicken, meatloaf, etc.

Notes

  • This recipe yields approximately 2 ½ cups gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg