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Mama's Tomato Gravy

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 10 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • ÂĽ cup bacon drippings
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • đź’§ 2 cups water
    • 🍅 ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2

Stir flour into the bacon drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.

3

Slowly pour water into flour mixture while whisking.

4

Whisk in tomato paste and cook until it begins to thicken.

5

Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

86

Calories

  • 1g
    Protein
  • 4g
    Carbs
  • 8g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Serve this gravy over hot buttermilk biscuits for a classic Southern breakfast.To make it vegetarian-friendly, substitute bacon drippings with butter or vegetable oil.Adjust the consistency by adding more water if the gravy becomes too thick.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.