The BEST Whole30 + Keto Gravy
The BEST Whole30 + Keto Gravy Recipe + Video – less than 2 carbs! You would never guess this was flour free, butter free, gluten free, grain free, dairy free! Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes.
I am SO excited to be sharing this recipe with you!
Whole30 and keto G R A V Y !!!
Because gravy makes everything better.
Whole30 + Keto Gravy
I do a ton of roasted meat and vegetables for dinner. Whenever I roast chicken or beef, I love covering it in some cozy gravy. It makes dinner even more comforting and delicious.
After many, many trials, I’ve perfected the perfect gravy that is Whole30, Keto, dairy free, gluten free and grain free!
It is perfect to make a chicken gravy (perfect on a roast chicken, as seen in the above images) or a beef gravy (perfect on my paleo and whole30 pot roast, as seen in the below images).
Ingredients in Whole30 + Keto Gravy
The gravy is so simple to make. You just need 3 ingredients: ghee, tapioca flour and chicken stock (or beef stock).
You melt the ghee and stir in the tapioca flour to make a roux. Then slowly stir in the chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper. It is ready in 5 minutes and perfect every time!
Whole30 + Keto Gravy Thickener
For the thickener, rather than using flour the best substitute I found was tapioca flour, also sometimes called tapioca starch, same thing. This is the tapioca flour I use and love. It is made from the starch extracted from the cassava plant, so 100% keto and Whole30 friendly.
Arrowroot starch also works, but I don’t love using it for gravies since it loses it’s thickening abilities if it gets too hot or stays over heat for too long. But in a pinch, you can definitely use arrowroot starch, just cook the gravy over medium heat and try to prevent it from boiling.
Then, I add in whatever stock that compliments the dinner I am making, chicken or beef (or even vegetable stock). Broth works too!
Every week I make a big batch of instant pot bone broth. The flavor is unbeatable. Way better than store bought. This is my favorite to use in the gravy, since all the flavor is coming from the liquid.
If I can, I try to add in any natural meat drippings from what I’m making, like from roasted chicken or beef. It adds even more depth of flavor!
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The BEST Paleo & Whole30 Gravy
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee (or high quality grass fed butter if diet allows)
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour (sometimes called tapioca starch)
- 2 cups chicken stock, beef stock, or vegetable stock (broth works also)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a medium size sauce pan over medium heat.
- Melt the ghee. Once the ghee is completely melted, add in the tapioca flour and whisk vigorously until combined and there are no lumps. Cook for 30 seconds.
- While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the stock. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened, whisking every few seconds.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm on top of meat and vegetables.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for 5 days.
Notes
I like my gravy to be a similar thickness consistency as tomato soup. Feel free to add less stock to make it thicker, or more stock to make it thinner to suit your personal preference!
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32 Comments on “The BEST Whole30 + Keto Gravy”
I would never guess that you could make paleo gravy, haha . . . not that I’m knowledgeable about such things, but this looks and sounds delicious! Love that it’s guilt-free!
Dipping a few toes back into blogging (just in time to have a second baby and disappear again, sigh), and wanted to pop in and say hi! Hope you are doing well! :)
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What are the nutrition facts ?
You can calculate the exact nutritional info with the ingredients you use on myfitnesspal.com!
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Can you use arrowroot powder instead of tapioca flour?
Yes! I’ve used both!
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My gravy isn’t thickening. Had to buy coconut flour instead. I did two cups of breef broth. What am I doing wrong?
Coconut flour won’t work! Only arrowroot starch or tapioca flour!
Every time I’ve tried paleo gravy it’s gummy ? help!
Oh really? I just posted a recipe video! Hopefully that will help! Does your cooking method mimic the video?
I made this last weekend for the first time and am excited to do it again tonight. I couldn’t believe how wonderful this turned out. My first try at paleo gravy a few years ago was more like a jello mold! I followed your recipe exactly (minus a few tbsps of broth that I’d used for basting) AND added the pan drippings. Fantastic! Thank you for providing me with a gravy that I’ve been missing for years!
I am so happy to hear that you liked it! You just made my day! Thanks for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed my recipe. Means the world. Big hugs!
Thank you Natalie!
What else can I use instead of ghee or butter?
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I wonder if arrowroot would work as the thickener here?
Hi Rebecca – Thanks for the question yes arrowroot would work as the thickener. Happy cooking!
Amazing recipe! I’m always horrible at making gravy and this turned out amazing!
I have left overs though because it was just for me and my husband. Can I freeze it?
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Hi Lauren – I am so glad you liked this! It’s amazing how foolproof it is. To answer your question, YES you can freeze it for up to 6 months in an airtight container. It’s fantastic to have on hand for a quick meal!
I notice you mention cassava as a source for tapioca flour. . could I use cassava flour?
Thanks so much for the question Mary. I have not recipe tested the gravy with cassava flour instead of tapioca flour but I think it should work just fine. Cassava flour has more fiber content so it has more thickening agents than tapioca flour. I would slightly reduce the amount if using cassava flour as opposed to tapioca flour. I sure hope this answers your question.
Thank you for this quick and easy (and delicious!) recipe. I was in need of a gravy recipe for family members that are gluten free, paleo, and vegetarian. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, so this recipe was perfect for everyone to enjoy!
I am so happy you and your family members enjoyed my keto gravy Charlotte. That is a pretty tall order to find a gravy that works for gluten free, paleo and vegetarian. I am thrilled this worked for you!
This is my all-time favorite recipe for gravy! I will be honest – whisking the broth into the pan just does not cut it if you want a uniform consistency. I will put half the broth in with the roux, throw it into my blender and then put it back in the pan to add the rest of the broth and thicken up. It makes a huge difference!
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I am so happy you liked my gravy recipe Jenna! Even better that it is your all time favorite! I love your tip about blending it in the blender. Thanks so much for sharing that!
Do the left overs need to be refrigerated?
I would for sure refrigerate the leftovers Bri. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
My whole family LOVED this gravy. Used my homemade bone broth and it was nice and thick, so much better than the normal jarred gravy I usually use, Another fantastic recipe!
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I do think using homemade bone broth is a game changer Tara!