Best 13 Easy Tomato Gravy Recipes

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Cooking a savory and delectable tomato gravy can be a delightful experience, especially when seeking a simple and effortless recipe. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, discovering the perfect recipe for easy tomato gravy can transform your culinary skills and delight your taste buds. This article aims to guide you through the culinary journey of creating a delectable tomato gravy, offering a versatile foundation for a variety of dishes. We'll explore essential ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure a flavorful and satisfying result. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and elevate your cooking repertoire with our curated selection of easy tomato gravy recipes.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED TOMATO GRAVY



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My mother-in-law gave me this tomato gravy recipe. It's her very favorite breakfast. We-my husband, our two sons and I-also enjoy it for a light supper. Especially on a cold day, it's great with warm peach cobbler or bread pudding. -Laurie Fisher, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups tomato juice
8 hot biscuits, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; cook and stir over low heat until mixture is golden brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in tomato juice. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon. Serve over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 1059mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

EASY TOMATO GRAVY



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This simple and easy recipe for Tomato Gravy is delicious over biscuits for breakfast or brunch. A lot of people love it over rice or cornbread, too.

Provided by Pam

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Sauce

Number Of Ingredients 6

28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
4 Tbsp flour
1 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2-3 tsp. pan drippings from ham, sausage, or bacon

Steps:

  • Heat tomatoes (in iron skillet where you've cooked breakfast meat) over medium heat, scraping the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir flour into stock and whisk until there are no lumps.
  • Stir flour/stock mixture into hot tomatoes, whisking as you stir.
  • Bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for at least 5-10 minutes.
  • Tomato Gravy is best served over 3 Ingredient Biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 43 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 424 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

GRANDMA HAWLEY'S TOMATO GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 ounces bacon fat
4 1/2 ounces butter
5 1/3 pounds crushed tomatoes
Two 12-ounce cans evaporated milk
24 ounces whole milk
2 ounces all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the bacon fat and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When the bubbles subside, pour in the tomatoes and stir with a wooden spoon until the fat has married with the tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring regularly, until reduced by half, 2 hours.
  • Heat the evaporated milk and the whole milk in separate saucepans over low heat until they form a skin on the surface. Remove and discard the skin from the evaporated milk, then pour into the tomatoes; stir until incorporated.
  • Put the flour in a large mixing bowl. Remove and discard the skin from the whole milk. Quickly pour the milk into the bowl with the flour, whisking vigorously (to avoid clumps). Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the pot with the tomatoes. Stir with a wooden spoon until incorporated. (The consistency should be velvety.) Season with 2 tablespoons each salt and pepper.

MAMA'S TOMATO GRAVY



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This dish is truly a taste of Louisiana Cajun Country. I mean where folks are already sitting at the table drinking coffee and eating breakfast by the time the rooster crows. Mama made countless batches of biscuits and tomato gravy in her lifetime. I'm sure she learned to make this from her mother: Carmen Inez Shirley. This is the dish that puts my feet back under my mama's table. Serve with love over hot buttermilk biscuits along with bacon or sausage for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

Provided by Melissa Dommert

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup bacon drippings
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups water
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir the flour into the bacon drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Slowly pour the water into the flour mixture while whisking. Whisk in the tomato paste. Cook the mixture until it begins to thicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 96 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GRANDPA'S TOMATO GRAVY



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Handed down from my Grandpa who was born and reared in south Georgia. It is really a sauce (because there is no flour in it) but you can eat it for breakfast over biscuits, eat it at room temperature like a soup at lunch or the way we ate it at his house over rice with hoe cakes for dinner. It is simple to make but tastes so good. It keeps in the refrigerator for several days and I think it tastes better the next day.

Provided by Bud W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a Dutch oven, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat starts to cook out, about 2 minutes. Add the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the pan. Season with sugar and black pepper. Simmer until the sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 and up to 1/3, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in the butter just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 649.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SOUTHERN STYLE TOMATO GRAVY



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This was a staple in my home growing up and is usually served over biscuits, with corn bread, bacon, eggs, and cheesy grits.

Provided by Bella V.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Pork Gravy

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 pound) package bacon
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Reserving the drippings in the pan, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Stir the butter and flour into the bacon drippings. Scrape the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; cook and stir together until beginning to thicken, about 3 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture, using the spoon to break the tomatoes into small pieces while cooking; season with salt and pepper. Add the cream cheese and heavy cream; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until hot and thick, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 687.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ITALIAN TOMATO GRAVY



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     condiment

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup red wine
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled plum tomatoes
Pinch sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Saute the garlic, red pepper flakes, and herbs for 2 minutes until the herbs are fragrant and garlic is golden (but not overly brown.) Raise the heat to medium, add onion and carrot; cook for 5 minutes until they breakdown and are soft. Deglaze with red wine and reduce to evaporate the alcohol. Hand crush the canned tomatoes and add to the pot, along with its liquid. Add a pinch of sugar to cut down on the acidity from the tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.

MOMS SOUTHERN TOMATO GRAVY



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As kids we loved when mom made this gravy.She typically served it with corn bread,some type of green and fried ham.

Provided by cooks-alot

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil (I use corn)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes
14 1/2 ounces water
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter and oil in skillet.
  • Add flour and brown slowly.
  • Do not burn and keep mixture spreadable.
  • After browning ,remove from heat to cool.
  • After cooling add tomatoes ,juices and water.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Return to heat stirring constantly untill mixture comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat,add salt , pepper and sugar.
  • Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 46.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3, Protein 1.3

TENNESSEE TOMATO GRAVY



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My husband loves my tomato gravy and he put the tomato gravy on biscuits. I make them for him and it is so easy and simple to make a tomato gravy. They are so delicious and tasty.

Provided by Lisa Johnson @georgiagirl48

Categories     Gravies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup(s) bacon drippings (fresh)
4 - rounded tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 28 ounce(s) can tomatoes, chopped well
1 16 ounce(s) can tomatoes, chopped well
1 tablespoon(s) sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the bacon drippings in a large heavy skillet. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper, and sift the mixture over the drippings. Blend well, stirring often to keep the mixture from sticking or burning, cook over medium heat. Add the tomatoes to the roux and stir well. If too thick, add a little boiling water. If too thin, add a little more thin flour paste, about the consisitency of buttermilk. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm for second helpings. If you like, add 1 tablespoon of sugar.

TOMATO-BACON GRAVY



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This is great served over rice.

Provided by ds114

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Pork Gravy

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 slices bacon
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon to cool, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
  • Stir the vegetable oil and flour into the bacon drippings. Cook and stir until the flour has turned nearly as brown as the bacon, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the stewed tomatoes, breaking them apart with your spoon. Crumble the cooked bacon into the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the gravy has reduced to your desired thickness, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 517 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

EASY OVEN STEAK WITH CREAMY TOMATO GRAVY



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This is a super easy and delicious dish using ingredients you probably have on hand. Prep time is only about 10 minutes then it goes in the oven. A great weeknight meal with rice and rolls. If you have more time, you can substitute pounded round steak, diced fresh tomatoes, sauteed sliced fresh onion and mushrooms, fresh garlic, and chopped fresh basil.

Provided by Shelley Lee

Categories     Steak

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb cube steak
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix dry seasonings (except basil) and coat steaks on both sides.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet and brown steaks thoroughly.
  • Remove steaks to a deep baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Add mushrooms to the pan stirring to brown slightly.
  • Pour mushrooms over the steaks.
  • Add mushroom soup and undrained tomatoes to skillet and simmer, stirring to gather all browning bits from the steaks. Add basil and stir.
  • Pour tomato gravy over steaks.
  • Cover and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.
  • Serve over hot rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 1364.3, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6, Protein 3.8

GRANNY'S TOMATO GRAVY



Granny's Tomato Gravy image

Recipe from Crystal Van Poppe in her booklet "Redneck Recipes". Serve over rice, veggies, or meatloaf- whatever you like. I would recommend using nice ripe home grown or heirloom tomatoes in this for the perfect flavor.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large ripe tomatoes, diced or 1 cup diced canned italian roma tomato
1/4 cup bacon drippings or 1/4 cup cooking oil
3 tablespoons white cornmeal
1 1/2 cups water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk cornmeal, salt and pepper (however much salt and pepper you like) into a large skillet with the oil, cooking and stirring over low heat until the cornmeal ts a lovely golden brown.
  • Turn heat to low, and stir in water, stirring all the time until the mixture thickens. Add the tomatoes and cook another 10-12 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 22.1, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1

TOMMY'S TOMATO GRAVY



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Delicious Southern-style gravy to serve over biscuits or rice. It's been my youngest son's favorite since he was a little boy. Serve while still hot!

Provided by COMFYPALATE

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons white sugar
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 ½ tablespoons self-rising flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ tablespoons margarine
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Sprinkle sugar directly into opened can of tomatoes. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sprinkle flour mixture into melted margarine, stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium-high; continue stirring flour mixture until dissolved and bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until flour mixture is fully incorporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir milk, 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time, into tomato mixture; increase heat to high. Cook and stir sauce until warm and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 261.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the final flavor of your gravy. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and juicy, with no blemishes.
  • Roast the tomatoes before making the gravy: Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor and makes them sweeter. You can roast the tomatoes in the oven or on the stovetop.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, and basil are all classic additions to tomato gravy. However, you can also experiment with other herbs and spices, such as oregano, thyme, rosemary, or chili flakes.
  • Simmer the gravy for a long time: The longer you simmer the gravy, the more flavorful it will be. Aim to simmer the gravy for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  • Serve the gravy over your favorite pasta: Tomato gravy is a classic pasta sauce, but it can also be used on other dishes, such as chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Tomato gravy is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. By following these tips, you can make a tomato gravy that is bursting with flavor and sure to please everyone at your table.

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