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tomato gravy Southern biscuits topped with tomato gravy and crispy bacon, served on a white plate with fresh parsley.

Tomato Gravy

This old-fashioned Tomato Gravy is rich, savory, and deeply comforting, just like a Southern breakfast table should be.
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Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: AmericanSouthern, Southern
Keyword: gravy for biscuits, old fashioned gravy, southern tomato gravy, tomato bacon gravy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 158kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • ½ pound thick-cut bacon chopped into small pieces for rendering
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour used to form the gravy base
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock warm, low-sodium preferred
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained for full flavor
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly ground if possible

Instructions

  • Slice the bacon into roughly half-inch pieces.
  • Place the bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook until the fat is rendered and the pieces are crisp, then transfer the bacon to a plate while keeping the grease in the pan.
    Crispy bacon pieces frying in a nonstick skillet with rendered fat, overhead view.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the hot bacon fat and whisk continuously until the mixture turns lightly golden and smells toasted.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken stock while whisking to keep the gravy smooth.
    Creamy gravy base cooking in a skillet, light orange color with black pepper specks, top-down view.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes along with the salt and pepper, then simmer until the gravy thickens, stirring often to prevent sticking.
    Southern tomato gravy simmering in a skillet, thick and smooth with visible tomato pieces, overhead view.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then remove from heat and top with the reserved bacon before serving.

Notes

This is the kind of humble gravy that tastes like home, made from simple pantry staples and a little patience. Spoon it generously over warm biscuits or creamy grits for a meal that feels deeply rooted and soul-soothing.

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 158kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 403mg (18%) | Potassium: 206mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 73IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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