Best 7 Old Fashioned Tomato Gravy Recipes

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Searching for a hearty, timeless recipe that evokes the flavors of classic Italian cooking? Look no further than the delightful and versatile world of old-fashioned tomato gravy. This classic sauce, often passed down through generations, holds a special place in culinary history, offering a robust and flavorful base for countless dishes. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will provide you with the secrets to creating a perfectly balanced and delicious old-fashioned tomato gravy, using simple ingredients and traditional techniques.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

GRANDMA HAWLEY'S TOMATO GRAVY



Grandma Hawley's Tomato Gravy image

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

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

OLD FASHIONED TOMATO GRAVY - A TOMATO GRAVY RECIPE WITH MILK



Old Fashioned Tomato Gravy - A Tomato Gravy Recipe with Milk image

Old Fashioned Tomato Gravy is an Amish recipe that gets served over toast, biscuits, crackers or fried potatoes. This Tomato Gravy Recipe calls for tomato juice, cream, milk and sugar.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Entree     Main Course     Side Dish     Soup

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup water
3 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cream (heavy or half and half)
2 cups milk
2 Tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Place tomato juice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour and salt.
  • Add cream, and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour milk into cream mixture, and mix well.
  • Add cream mixture to boiling juice.
  • Heat until boiling and thick, whisking constantly.
  • Serve over toast, biscuits, rice, crackers or fried potatoes.

CREAMED TOMATOES AKA TOMATO GRAVY



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I've been eating creamed tomatoes over biscuits or cornbread my entire life. It's so yummy! For those who've never had it, it tastes similar to creamy tomato soup, but it's thicker. I grew up in rural West Virginia, and everyone always called it creamed tomatoes, but a few years ago, I found out that some people call it tomato gravy. Either way, it's the same thing. My hubby also likes to pour it over his fried or mashed potatoes! I hope you enjoy it. It's always been one of those down home comfort foods for me! Serve with homemade biscuits. Here's a link to a really good recipe! https://www.recipezaar.com/26110

Provided by Possumstew

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart canned tomato (or juice if you don't like chunks)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt
pepper
sugar

Steps:

  • Pour tomatoes in a saucepan or skillet.
  • Add butter.
  • Simmer over medium heat about 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are tender. (If using juice, then just bring it up to a simmer, and continue.).
  • After tomatoes are tender, mix your flour and milk in a bowl until smooth, and add to tomatoes, stirring well.
  • Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
  • If it's too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, either simmer on low until it's the desired thickness, or mix up a bit more flour and milk and add to your tomatoes.
  • That's it! Serve over homemade biscuits, cornbread, potatoes, or whatever you like!

OLD FASHIONED TOMATO GRAVY WITH CHICKEN



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Tomato Gravy With Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gloria 15x

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups tomato juice

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; discard all but 2 Tbsp drippings.
  • Cook onion in drippings until tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until mixture is golden brown.
  • Gradually add tomatoes and juice; stir well.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened; stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in bacon.
  • Add fried chicken and heat through or serve over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1290.3, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.3, Protein 10.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
  • Add a little bit of sugar to the gravy to help balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • If you want a thicker gravy, you can add a little bit of cornstarch or flour. Just be sure to whisk it in slowly so that it doesn't form lumps.
  • Serve the gravy over your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This old-fashioned tomato gravy is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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