Description
A warm, comforting Southern classic, this tomato gravy is perfect over biscuits, grits, or even fried chicken. With its rich, velvety texture and bright tomato flavor, it’s a dish that brings nostalgia and joy to every meal. Quick to make and deeply satisfying, it’s a must-have in any Southern kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Pinch of sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch smoked paprika or crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in broth until smooth.
- Add tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and sugar, and simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Optional: blend lightly for a smoother texture. Serve hot over biscuits, grits, or fried chicken.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning as it simmers to balance flavor.
- Add cream for a richer gravy.
- Tomato gravy thickens as it cools; thin with broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg