Keto Gravy

Smooth, creamy, and rich, my keto gravy recipe doesn’t skimp on flavor and really takes your roast to the next level. I love how easy it is to customize! 2 grams of net carbs. 

Want more keto sauce recipes? Try my keto Alfredo sauce, keto stir-fry sauce, and keto cranberry sauce next.

Whenever a hearty beef roast lands on the table, I shamelessly reach for the gravy. It adds a whole extra flavor element to an already hearty dish, and this keto version has the same rich, meaty flavor as traditional gravy, just with a fraction of the carbohydrates. 

Table of Contents

1. Why I love this recipe
2. Ingredients needed
3. How to make keto gravy
4. Arman’s recipe tips 
5. Storage instructions
6. Frequently asked questions
7. Ways to use low-carb gravy
8. Keto Gravy (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

• Naturally gluten-free. So everyone can enjoy it!
• Easy to customize. Use the pan drippings of whatever protein you have, or make one of my 4 flavor variations to suit each dish. 
• Super versatile. Pour it over everything from Thanksgiving dinner to keto mashed potatoes, keto biscuits, and keto Shepherd’s pie.
• Better (and easier) than store-bought. Now, there are a few keto gravies on the shelves, but let me tell you, they lack imagination. Plus, you really can’t beat the quality of a homemade gravy. 

Ingredients needed

• Butter. Use unsalted butter, as the broth and drippings will already be salty enough. Besides, if you want it to be saltier, you can always add some salt before serving. 
• Low-sodium broth. Any animal or vegetable broth can be used. For the original turkey gravy, beef or chicken stock is preferred. 
• Turkey pan drippings. Turkey pan drippings are the leftover juices and fats from roasted boneless turkey breast or a spatchcock turkey after it’s removed from the oven. If you’re not roasting turkey, beef, lamb, or chicken are all wonderful substitutions.
• Soy sauce. Mixed with the sweetener to create a mock Worcestershire sauce. Tamari can also be used. 
• Granulated sweetener. I used allulose, but monk fruit sweetener works well too. 
• Salt and pepper. To taste. 
• Xanthan gum. My preferred thickening agent as opposed to cornstarch. 

How to make keto gravy

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1- Start the gravy. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the broth and pan drippings and stir until combined.

Step 2- Simmer. Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce to low heat. Add the soy sauce, sweetener, salt, and pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Whisk in the xanthan gum and continue to simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

Step 3- Rest and serve. Remove the gravy from the heat and let sit for 2 minutes before serving it over your favorite meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables.

Arman’s recipe tips 

• Use a good-quality stock. My #1 tip for making gravy is to use a high-quality stock since it will be the recipe’s predominant flavor. 
• Stir regularly. You have to babysit the gravy and stir often to ensure it doesn’t clump together or stick to the pan. If the gravy starts to boil around the edges, lower the heat.
• Don’t add more thickener right away. The sauce will continue thickening as it cools, so hold off on adding more xanthan gum, even if the sauce appears thin. The best kinds of gravy shouldn’t be too thick, so it doesn’t overpower what it is served with.
• Brown the butter. When I want to add a more caramelized, nutty element to the gravy, I’ll lightly cook the butter just until it begins to brown, then I’ll add the rest of the ingredients. 
• Add flavor. I prefer my gravy to be somewhat mild so it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients, but if you want to add more flavor, stir in 1-2 teaspoons of garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs. 

Storage instructions

To store: Gravy can be stored in the refrigerator, covered in an airtight container, for up to 1 week. 

To freeze: Place leftover gravy in a shallow container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. 

Reheating: Either microwave the gravy for 30-40 seconds or in a small saucepan.

Frequently asked questions

Ways to use low-carb gravy

There’s really no limit to how you can use this keto brown gravy recipe. Here are some of my favorite suggestions:

• Mashed cauliflower
• Beef tips and gravy
• Cube steak
• Salisbury steak
• London broil
• Instant pot pork roast
• Keto fried chicken and keto waffles