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Gravy served in a white oval pourable dish.

Low Carb Ketogenic Gravy Recipe

This low carb, keto, and gluten free gravy is make ahead easy! Delicious thick and rich gravy with only 3 net carbs per ⅓ cup serving!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Dressing, Sauces, and Seasoning
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1½ cups yellow onion (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 2 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (start with ½ tsp, then add more to taste when done)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • optional: 1 tablespoon of pan drippings (can be added before serving)

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are very soft and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Be careful not to burn, turn the heat down if needed.
  • Whisk the xanthan gum into the butter and onions. Whisk in the chicken broth, wine, salt, pepper, thyme (and any pan drippings).
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy is thickened.
  • Stir in cream before serving.
    Step for making keto gravy.

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  • VARIATIONS: The original Barefoot Contessa recipe added 1 tablespoon cognac or brandy substitute for the white wine. If you want to make "regular" not keto gravy then instead of xanthan gum, add 1/4 cup of flour to the butter and softened onions and stir for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the broth.
  • TO MAKE AHEAD: Make the gravy recipe, let it cool completely then transfer to an air-tight container. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat slowly in a crock pot on low heat or a saucepan until it is warm. Add broth or cream if needed. 
  • TOP TIPS: Be careful not to burn your onions, watch them carefully, stir frequently, adjust the heat if needed. Make sure they are very soft and lightly golden. This is a caramelization process that gives this gravy delicious flavor.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over cauliflower mashed potatoes or these make ahead crock pot mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg
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