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.
To keep your Thanksgiving keto friendly, serve this gravy with our low carb stuffing, keto green bean casserole and keto cauliflower mac and cheese.
Our no bake keto cheesecake is the perfect time saving dessert.
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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 Mother and I love gravy so much, that we make it anytime my husband makes our beef bottom round roast recipe.
Reader Testimonial
I was really anxious to use xantham gum but this realllly easy recipe was so yummy! I will definitely use this again. Thanks for all the tips about using room temperature ingredients. Nothing separated or got lumpy - frickin awesome! Thanks! Jeanie
Key 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.
Xanthan Gum - This is what makes the gravy silky smooth, and thick.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.
Substitutions
Butter - You can use dairy-free butter in place of the butter in this low carb gravy recipe. Dairy-free butter tends to be saltier. Do a taste test before adding any salt.
Broth - 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.
Xanthan Gum - 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.
We love enjoying this around thanksgiving time, especially with our keto cornbread or easy almond flour biscuits.
How to make keto gravy
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: 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.
For the full list of ingredients and instructions, see the printable recipe card below.
For another super quick recipe, make our keto chocolate mug cake. It's ready to enjoy in a few minutes.
Top tip
A quick tip that YOU MUST READ. This 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 - the same with most starches.
FAQs
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.
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.
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.
Keto Dinners to serve with gravy
Add a Keto Broccoli Salad or our Easy 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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📖 Recipe
Keto Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or dairy-free butter
- 2 cups broth veggies, chicken, turkey and beef work
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Turn on your stove to medium-high heat. Bring your gravy to a boil and continue to whisk for one minute.
- Remove the gravy from the stove. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are cold or at room temperature before you begin.
- You can use dairy-free butter in place of the butter in this keto gravy recipe. Dairy-free butter tends to be salty. Add salt to taste after you've made the gravy to control the level of saltiness.
- Store gravy in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
- There are only 7 carbs in this entire recipe, leaving less than 1 net carb per serving.
Karen G
This recipe is so good. I am so grateful to find keto recipes for things I love, like gravy, that taste like the original. Thank you for this, I actually ate the leftover gravy as though it were a soup, sooo good!!
Four Score Living
I am so glad you like it. Thank you for letting me know.
Sherri
I'm assuming I can make this at least one day ahead and then let it come to room temperature before heating?
Four Score Living
Yes, you can make it a day ahead. We often have leftovers and it reheats well.
Vanessa
Finally a gravy recipe that doesn’t require meat drippings!! Loved it - tasted and looked like just your normal Thanksgiving gravy would! I poured this over some “fries” made out of coconut flour and topped with cheese curds for a keto poutine. Thanks for sharing!
Kathy Cooke
Great! Easy! I used homemade chicken stock and probably added 1/2-3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
Four Score Living
I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know.
jeanie
I was really anxious to use xantham gum but this realllly easy recipe was so yummy! I will defintely use this again. Thanks for all the tips about using room temperature ingredients. Nothing separated or got lumpy - frickin awesome! Thanks!
Four Score Living
You are very welcome. I am so glad you liked it.
Dinesen
Very good job and thanks for sharing such a blog.
Best regards,
Dinesen Raahauge
Four Score Living
I am so glad you like it.
Jody
Can I use Arrowroot in place of Xathum Gum?
Four Score Living
Yes, just make sure to mix it in with the cold ingredients. Any clumps will dissolve as it heats.
Sue
Is there any reason you couldn't use turkey fat instead of butter?
Sue
Sorry . . . I see you answered a similar question already!
Four Score Living
Glad you saw it 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
Andy
Will bone broth work just as well as regular broth and if so in the same amounts?
Four Score Living
You can use bone broth. You might need to add a little water, depending on how strong the flavor of your bone broth is.
Mika
Omg I love you for this recipe ? seriously it’s easy and yummy I was so happy to find this
Four Score Living
Awe, I am so glad. It's super easy and you can do so much with it. Enjoy!
Trish
I normally make gravy using 1/4 cup fat (from the roasting pan), 1/4 cup flour, and 2 cups broth or broth/milk combo.
Would it work to use the fat in place of the butter, in this recipe?
Thanks!
Four Score Living
Hi Trish,
You can use the fat from the roasting pan in place of the butter. It works great. Just note that the texture will be a little different.
Charlena
What did you pour the Keto Gravy on top of in your photos? That's what I want to know. I hope you didn't trick us by putting that Keto Gravy over regular mashed potatoes.
Four Score Living
Hi Charlena,
I poured the gravy over mashed cauliflower. To be honest, it is leftover mashed cauliflower so it's firmer then if they were fresh. I hope that helps.
Jenn
Its mashed cauliflower
Stacy
Can you freeze this gravy?
Four Score Living
Yes, you can freeze it. When you are ready to use it, bring it to room temperature. It will separate a little. Just whisk it to combine when you reheat it.
DRS
I used drippings from a roast I had in the crockpot. And this recipe is Awesome!! I could drink the gravy. Thanks for posting.
Four Score Living
I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for taking time to stop by and let me know.
stan
Thank you for a simple recipe. All other sites give 4 pages of garbage before telling i have to cook chicken to get drippings. Well at 77 I just want a simple recipe. I live alone. Go to the simple saying keep it simple, stupid.
Four Score Living
I'm so glad you like it Stan.
Paul ross
I have a tip for using xanthan gum combine with a little melted butter or oil and add it to the hot gravy while mixing with a stick blender or electric whisk works perfectly everytime with no lumps or clumps
Four Score Living
Thanks for sharing Paul!