Five Minute Keto Gravy (2024)

A keto gravy that only takes five minutes to make, has less than 1 carb per serving, and can be made with beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie broths, meat drippings, or bouillon cubes.

You are going to love how quickly this savory, thick low carb gravy comes together.

Serve this gravy with Keto Meatloaf and Keto Rolls for a complete and filling meal.

Why you'll Love it

This is our go-to recipe for all things gravy. This recipe only requires a few ingredients, including broth (or cooled turkey drippings) – and you can switch up the type of broth you use in this five minute keto gravy recipe to make it work for the meal you are serving.

Also, this gravy recipe is fail proof (as long as you keep stirring while it cooks and thickens) and it's ready in five minutes.

This easy low carb gravy recipe is smooth and savory and a huge hit in my house of picky eaters – so I had to share it with you.

My oldest daughter and I love gravy so much, that we make it anytime my husband makes "faux" mashed potatoes, otherwise known as mashed cauliflower.

Recipe ingredients

Butter - Butter makes this keto gravy recipe what it is. It adds flavor, fat, and really helps pull everything together. You can use dairy-free butter if you like, but if you do, you'll want to leave out the additional salt due to how salty dairy-free is.

Broth or Drippings - You can use broth, drippings, or bone broth to make this gravy. The trick is making sure it's at room temperature, or cold, so the xanthan doesn't clump.

Onion Powder - Did you know onion powder lends to a savory flavor? It really adds depth to anything that it's added to.

Garlic Powder - Helps with the flavor and depth of the gravy. You can leave it out if you like.

Xanthan Gum - This is what makes the gravy silk smooth, and thick. If you would prefer gravy without xanthan gum, you can use 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder, but you'll want to update the macros for this recipe.

Salt and Pepper - For flavor. Add more or less to taste.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

Using xanthan gum in gravy

The trick with using xanthan gum is that you have to add it to cold ingredients or make a slurry with it, or it will clump up in the gravy – the same with most starches.

Make sure to add your xanthan to a cold liquid. All the ingredients in this low carb gravy should rise in temperature together while you are whisking it over the stove.

Step by Step Instructions

1. Gather all your ingredients. Make sure they are all cold, or at room temperature. If you are using meat drippings, bring it to room temperature before you begin.
2. Add all the ingredients to a small pot and whisk until the xanthan is absorbed. There may be a few clumps on the top, but don't worry, those will cook out.
3. Turn on your stove to medium-high heat. Bring your gravy to a boil and continue to whisk for one minute. It should take about five minutes from start to finish.
4. Remove the gravy from the stove. Serve hot.

For the full list of ingredients, see the printable recipe card below.

How to make Dairy Free

You can use dairy-free butter in place of the butter in this low carb gravy recipe. Dairy-free butter tends to be saltier.

So after you've made the gravy, do a taste test before adding any salt to control the level of saltiness.

Expert Tips

There are a couple of quick tips that YOU MUST READ. They will really help you make the perfect fail-proof keto gravy.

Start with cold ingredients (or room temperature).

Put all the ingredients in the pot THEN heat. If you don’t your xanthan will clump.

You can use regular butter, or dairy-free butter.

All broth options work (chicken, turkey, veggie, beef).

If you want to make a turkey gravy or use other meat drippings, like bone broths, let it come to room temperature first. Also, test to see how strong the flavor is, you might want to add water.

If you don’t have broth or turkey drippings, you can use bullion cubes to make broth.

Again, follow these simple tips and you will have the perfect easy low carb gravy.

Storage

Fridge: Place gravy in an airtight container or jar and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer: This gravy freezes very nicely for up to 3 months.

Reheating Instructions: When you are ready to enjoy it, bring it to room temperature. It will separate a little. Just whisk it to combine as you reheat.

FAQs

Can you make gravy in advance?

Yes, you can make it a day or two ahead. You'll need to reheat it in a pan on the stove, or in a microwave at low heat. We often have leftovers and it reheats well.

What did you pour the keto gravy on top of in your photos?

I poured this keto gravy over leftover mashed cauliflower. There a a couple of tricks to getting nice, thick mashed cauliflower:

I found that squeezing as much liquid from the cauliflower rice helps, and using high fat add-in's like butter and sour cream help (don't use oils). Also let them cool to room temp and refrigerate them as if they were leftovers.

Extra moisture released when I reheat them helps to keep them thicker (like when they are cold). I know it sounds like a lot of steps, but it's really easy. You're basically making them for leftovers because they are better as leftovers.

I forgot to add the xanthan before I cooked the other ingredients, what do I do?

If you forgot to add the xanthan before cooking, mix the xanthan in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of cold broth or cooled turkey drippings, then add it to the hot ingredients.

Keep boiling the gravy, and stirring until you reach the desired thickness.

I usually make gravy with the leftover broth (a.k.a drippings) from cooking meats and when I developed this recipe we didn’t have any so I had to compromise. Broth it was!

Easy right? You can add extra spices (like pepper, sage, etc.) if you like. But really, it’s perfect as is. Simply place the ingredients in the pan cold or at room temperature, whisk, and serve!

We love enjoying this around thanksgiving time, with keto green bean casserole.

More Keto Dinners with Gravy:

Instant Pot Whole Chicken - We also love serving gravy with chicken. This Instant Pot Whole Chicken is so simple to make. Chicken in the instant pot using this recipe turns out juicy and delicious, every time. You can use the leftover liquid in the bottom of the IP to make this low carb gravy.

Beef Bottom Round Roast - Tender, juicy, and flavorful this herb crusted bottom round roast recipe creates an inexpensive yet elegant dish.

Instant Pot Pot Roast - Learn how to make a delicious and easy Instant Pot Pot Roast that you can serve to your family or dinner guests - they will all be impressed by this homestyle roast, all topped with a silky homemade gravy.

Sirloin Tip Roast - Juicy, tender, and flavorful you will love this Sirloin Tip Roast recipe. Easy to make and seasoned to perfection, this delicious budget friendly meal is perfect for any night of the week.

Keto Meatballs - Low Carb Keto Meatballs that are tender, flavorful, and use minimal ingredients. You are going to love how quickly these keto meatballs pull together.

Add some Keto Broccoli Salad or Keto Coleslaw to the side for a complete meal. Really, any low carb vegetables are good with gravy.

Looking for the perfect gravy to pour over your low carb biscuits, try our Keto Sausage Gravy.

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