Tomato Gravy
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Experience the deliciousness of Southern Tomato Gravy, a tangy and savory delight that takes your breakfast game to the next level. Whether you pour it over warm biscuits, drizzle it on fluffy eggs, or pair it with shrimp and grits, this recipe is a must-try. It captures the essence of Southern cooking and brings comfort to your table.
This tangy, savory sauce is the ultimate topping for fluffy homemade biscuits, scrambled eggs, or anything else you can imagine! We even love it generously poured over creamy cheese grits.
We’ve perfected this recipe using just a can from the store, so you can enjoy this classic comfort in no time. Trust me, it’s going to become your new breakfast favorite!
Ingredients
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- Vegetable oil: This makes up the base of the roux.
- Flour: Flour is used to thicken the roux.
- Chicken broth: Chicken broth thins the roux and adds flavor to the gravy.
- Diced tomatoes: The star ingredient for our gravy. We use canned tomatoes with their juices.
- Salt and pepper: Season to your heart’s desire.
Step by Step Directions
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- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Then, whisk in the flour until it turns light brown.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and let it simmer.
- Add the canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the gravy is thickened. Serve it over biscuits, eggs, or grits.
Tips For Success
- Make it spicy by adding a dash of hot sauce.
- Tomato gravy tastes the best with summer-ripened canned tomatoes. But store-bought canned tomatoes will do the trick.
- You can add onion, jalapeno, and garlic if desired. Sauté them up with the oil before adding the flour, then continue the recipe as directed.
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Tomato Gravy
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until flour turns light brown, about 30 seconds.
- Slowly whisk in the broth and bring to simmer.
- Add the canned tomatoes with the juice followed by salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Serve tomato gravy over biscuits or grits.
Nutrition
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