Southern Tomato Gravy Recipe
This Southern Tomato Gravy is a comforting and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with hot biscuits. Made with ripe tomatoes, flour, milk, and a hint of seasoning, this classic Southern staple is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Bacon Grease or Vegetable Oil:
4 tablespoons
Medium Ripe Tomatoes:
4, diced (or 2 cans of 15 oz diced tomatoes)
All-Purpose Flour:
3 tablespoons
Water:
1/2 cup
Whole Milk:
1 cup
Salt & Pepper:
1/2 teaspoon each (onion powder and garlic powder optional)
Instructions
- Dice and Prepare Tomatoes: Dice tomatoes and gently mash to release some juice. If using fresh tomatoes, add 1/4 cup of water if needed. Set aside.
- Prepare the Roux: Heat oil in a skillet, stir in flour, and whisk until smooth. Add 1/2 cup water, stir until smooth.
- Add Tomatoes: Quickly add diced tomatoes to the roux, breaking them up with a spoon while stirring.
- Season and Simmer: Add salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. Slowly pour in milk while stirring. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until desired consistency.
- Serve: Enjoy the tomato gravy over hot biscuits.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- If the gravy is too thick, simply thin it out with a little more milk or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Southern Tomato Gravy, Tomato Gravy Recipe, Biscuit Topping, Southern Cuisine
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