Keto Pan Gravy
Rich, savory gravy built on pan drippings and bone broth, thickened with a pinch of xanthan gum instead of flour.
Nutrition per serving
¼ cup- Net carbs
- 0.7g
- Calories
- 64kcal
- Protein
- 2.7g
- Fat
- 5.7g
- Total carbs
- 0.9 g
- Fiber
- 0.2 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient (optional ingredients excluded). Brands vary — check your labels if you track closely.
Ingredients
Vegetarian mushroom gravy: Deeply browned mushrooms and vegetable broth replace the meat drippings. The result is rich enough for a holiday table with vegetarian guests.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms. Leave them undisturbed for 3 minutes, then stir and cook 4–5 minutes more, until deep golden.
- Add the broth, tamari, onion powder and thyme (skip the Worcestershire, which contains anchovies) and continue as written.
Sausage gravy: Southern-style white sausage gravy made with cream and lots of black pepper. Spoon it over keto biscuits for breakfast.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles, until no pink remains (160°F/71°C), 7–8 minutes. Leave the fat in the pan; it replaces the butter.
- Pour in the cream and water, add the onion powder and sage and bring to a gentle simmer. Sprinkle in the xanthan gum while stirring and simmer 2 minutes until thick. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp cream, season generously with pepper and serve over cheddar biscuits.
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½ tsp Worcestershire sauceleave out - Also add
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2 tbsp pan drippings or butterleave out -
½ tsp Worcestershire sauceleave out - Also add
Estimated cost $5.23 for 6 servings ($0.87 each) · how we estimate
Instructions
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After roasting, pour the pan drippings into a heatproof cup and spoon 2 tbsp of the fat back into the roasting pan (or melt butter in a skillet). Set over medium heat.
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Pour in the broth and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the Worcestershire, onion powder, thyme and any defatted pan juices, then simmer 5 minutes to concentrate the flavor.
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Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the surface a little at a time while whisking vigorously. Simmer 1–2 minutes; it will thicken noticeably. Add another pinch only if it’s still too thin.
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Stir in the cream, season with salt and pepper and simmer 1 minute more. Strain if you want it extra smooth.
Tips for success
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Xanthan clumps if it lands in one spot. Sprinkling slowly while whisking — or buzzing the gravy briefly with an immersion blender — guarantees a smooth result. - Gravy keeps thickening as it cools, so stop when it’s slightly thinner than you’d like.
- Pour over cauliflower mash, roast chicken, meatloaf or pork chops.
Storage & meal prepMeal-prep friendly
- Keeps 4 days in the fridge
- Freezes up to 3 months
Reheat: Warm gently on the stove, whisking in a splash of broth to loosen.
Prep tip: Freeze it in small portions; gravy thickened with xanthan holds together after thawing better than flour gravy does.
Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently, whisking in a splash of broth to loosen.
Variations
2 variations, each with its own ingredients and macrosVegetarian mushroom gravy
DietDeeply browned mushrooms and vegetable broth replace the meat drippings. The result is rich enough for a holiday table with vegetarian guests.
- beef or chicken bone broth → vegetable broth
- + 2 cups cremini mushrooms
- + 1½ tsp tamari or soy sauce
- no Worcestershire sauce
1.5 g net · 61 kcal · 1.2 g protein · 5.7 g fat · ≈$0.54 per serving (+0.8 g net carbs vs the original)
Sausage gravy
ProteinSouthern-style white sausage gravy made with cream and lots of black pepper. Spoon it over keto biscuits for breakfast.
- beef or chicken bone broth → heavy cream
- thyme (dried) → dried rubbed sage
- + 8 oz bulk breakfast sausage
- + ½ cup water
- no pan drippings or butter
- no Worcestershire sauce
1.9 g net · 226 kcal · 4.7 g protein · 22 g fat · ≈$0.64 per serving (+1.2 g net carbs vs the original)
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