Low carb keto gravy is creamy, flavorful that can be enjoyed over roasted meats, sausage, that turkey holiday dinner or mashed cauliflower. This easy full-flavor recipe is made with homemade stock, cream, butter and a thickening agent of your choice!
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Keto Gravy Sauce
This gravy sauce is simple to make and a delicious way to enjoy some comfort food keto-style!
I experimented with a gravy sauce after Thanksgiving just in time to lather over our leftover turkey slices.
Delicious enough to eat by the spoonful, but save it for those days when you are craving comfort food!
How To Make Keto Gravy
You make keto gravy very similar to traditional gravy sauce, except we will thicken our sauce by blending the onions and adding a gluten free thickener.
For this recipe we use 1/2 cup of chopped onion, which has 7 carbs. If you are super-duper strict keto, then reduce the onion to 1/4 cup or leave them out.
The flavor from the onions are worth the carbs in my opinion, and you won’t be eating the whole amount in the gravy boat at one serving.
At least I don’t recommend that!
Steps To Make Gravy
- Sauté onion in butter until soft and fragrant
- Add broth or stock, then heavy cream
- Mix in cream cheese
- Blend ingredients
- Place ingredients back in skillet
- Season with salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce
- Add thickener (Psyllium Husk – my preference)
- Top with additional butter (optional) and any additional fresh herbs
How To Thicken Low Carb Sauce for Delicious Gravy
Obviously, the easiest way to thicken traditional gravy is to make a roux with flour, but that’s not the keto way.
Don’t fret though because I have a delicious alternative to flour, cornstarch or arrowroot with zero carbs and all the thickness you want.
First, you should know that when you make a gravy it can be thickened naturally by simmering the ingredients to evaporate the water in the stock.
It does work, but we tend to get impatient, which is why whisking in flour gives us instant satisfaction since it thickens almost immediately.
Here are some options to thicken the gravy without using flour, cornstarch or arrowroot.
- Full fat Cream Cheese
- Yogurt or Sour Cream
- Guar gum or Xanthan Gum
- Psyllium Husk Powder
I tried them all and ended up with a combination of 1 tablespoon of cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of psyllium husk powder, which I think gave me the best tasting gravy with the thickness I was looking for.
Add your choice after simmering the ingredients. Start with a tablespoon of yogurt or sour cream, and add more a tablespoon at a time to get to the consistency you prefer.
If using guar gum or xanthan gum you will need 1 teaspoon of the guar gum and about 1/2 teaspoon for the xanthan gum.
Just like flour, each will thicken quickly, so start with less and increase the amount as it bulks up.
Note that 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (a great thickener) contains 7 grams of carbs. If you have some wiggle room, this amount may fit into your macronutrients.
Keto Gravy Recipe – FAQ’s
Gravy made without flour as a thickener is safe for low carb diets. Note that depending on your diet limitations, some thickeners that contain carbs may be ok to use. For example, one tablespoon of cornstarch contains 7 carbs, which may be suitable for your diet.
Don’t worry! Thick gravy can be thinned with hot broth. Add a couple of tablespoons at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Properly stored in an airtight container, refrigerated gravy will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days. If it smells or mold begins to form, then toss and make a fresh batch.
Low Carb Keto Gravy Recipe
Keto gravy comfort food! Use this easy low carb gravy sauce for biscuits and gravy, meats, and any dish you want additional flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 cups stock or broth (beef, chicken, turkey, vegetable)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium skillet over medium heat add two tablespoons of butter and add onion. Sauté until onion is soft and fragrant.
Pour in stock and mix well, then add cream. Stir until all ingredients are warm, then add cream cheese and whisk until cheese melts.
Remove from stove and carefully place in a glass blender. Pulse until in smooth.
Place back in skillet and add 1 teaspoon of psyllium husk. Stir until desired thickness. Mix in Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon of butter. Top with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
1/4 cup of sauce is under 5 carbs
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1/4 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 237mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g
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Frank Peenish
I have to agree with the others who said the PH made it slimy (as did the Xanthan Gum). I’ve used it before and it was slimy then too, no idea why I thought this recipe might be an exception. And no, I’m not using too much. If anything I used too little. To get the gravy as thick as most people are used to would have meant I’d have to use even more. There are other alternatives to PH and XG which are low/no carb I have not tried yet. It is going to take a lot more experimentation. I’m a little surprised that so many people thought this was good. Most people I know are pretty sensitive/aware about food texture, or I guess in this case you might call it the “slime factor”.
Melody
I made this exactly as stated in the recipe. While I did like the flavor, the consistency… Yeah I couldn’t get past it. it’s like finding that the whites of your over medium eggs are still snotty. This has too much of a Gelatinous texture for me
Michaela Kenkel
There is nothing better than a good batch of gravy!! This looks so perfect — and low carb?? YES!
Debra C.
I am all in for a gravy I can eat with a spoon! Sounds like you’ve perfected this low carb version and it will be perfect to serve at Christmas when my folks are here. Thank you for another great recipe!
Julie
That gravy looks so smooth and creamy. I can’t wait to try it. Non-stick has really come a long way. The old scratched Teflon is a thing of the past. Farberware has been a mainstay in our home for over 30 years so I know that this product is second to none tool
Sandra Shaffer
I could eat this gravy by the spoonful and the pan is so nice! Makes clean up a breeze.
Madi
This gravy looks so perfect! I will have to make it for Christmas!
Sandra Shaffer
Let me know how you like it! It’s on my menu too 🙂
Marian
Hello,
I recently started keto and was trying to make a white sauce for my asparagus. I guess I messed up. Have you ever had the problem of the ph making the sauce slimy? And it got worse as it cooled! Any helpful ideas? Thank you
debi at Life Currents
I like to bring side dishes to pot lucks. They can serve as my vegetarian main dish & other people’s sides.
Healthy World Cuisine
Looks delicious Sandra. Going to try psyllium husk for thickening that is a great idea. Wishing you a super holiday season. Take care
Sophie Anderson
Oh, this sounds amazing, must try this. Just wondering if this reheat well?
Sandra Shaffer
It does!
Tayler Ross
This gravy looks amazing! Definitely saving this for Christmas coming up!
Nellie Tracy
This gravy is just delicious! I highly recommend.