Beef Gravy - Thick & Easy - Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Recipe

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Original beef gravy recipe by Andrew DiMino, April 11, 2015, Updated April 19, 2023.

Beef Gravy Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Recipe

Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Whenever I pan fry any type of red meat, I save the drippings in a jar in my fridge.

That way, when the beef gravy craving hits, it only takes a few minutes to prepare and cook.

You can also store extra Low-Carb gravy in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Beef Gravy Low-Carb Recipe

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Whenever I pan fry any type of red meat, I save the drippings in a jar in my fridge. That way, when the beef gravy craving hits, it only takes a few minutes to prepare and cook. You can also store extra Low-Carb gravy in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Author: Andrew DiMino
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 8 1x
Category: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons fat from pan drippings
2 cups sugar-free beef broth or beef bone broth
Up to 2 tablespoons xanthan gum or guar gum
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a saucepan, slowly heat the fat from pan drippings.
Mix in the beef broth or bone broth and bring to a boil.
After the mixture has boiled, lower to a simmer and whisk in the xanthan gum or guar gum. Do not just “dump” in the thickener – it nees to be sifted in and stired in immediately.
Continue whisking as the mixture thickens. If further thickening is needed, additional thickener may be added 1 tablespoon at time.
Serve Immediately or if using for a later date, let cool and transfer to a storage container, seal well, and refrigerate.

Notes

If you are refrigerating for future use, you may need to slowly add more beef broth to thin it slightly as it warms up on the stove.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ¼ cup
Calories: 56
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 342mg
Fat: 3g (29 Calories from Fat)
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g

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