Make Tomato Gravy

Most people love gravy. Some of us are even raised eating gravy with our regular meals. Gravy is a delight to have over hot biscuits or with hot dinner rolls; the choices are endless. This recipe will surely delight those of us who love tomatoes also.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium tomatoes or 1-14.5 oz can of stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup of self-rising flour, sifted
  • 3/4 to 1 cup of milk or warm water, or part of both
  • salt & pepper(optional)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil

Steps

  1. Assemble ingredients.
  2. Preheat medium skillet at medium heat.
  3. Dice the tomatoes.
  4. Add oil, and heat oil until very hot.
  5. Add flour to heated oil very slowly, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  6. Slowly add in the milk, whisking constantly.
  7. Add in the tomatoes slowly when the gravy's desired thickness has been reached. Reduce heat.
    • If using fresh tomatoes, simmer the gravy for 10-15 minutes, until tomatoes are tender.
    • If using canned tomatoes, just allow the sauce to come to the appropriate heat.
  8. Stir constantly to prevent lumping or sticking.
  9. Once the gravy is done, remove it from the heat. You can allow the gravy to cool or use it right away.
  10. Finished.

Tips

  • For a meatier flavor, use ham or bacon drippings instead of oil.
  • This gravy is great for breakfast as a side dish or poured over grits or hash browns.
  • Gravy is best eaten fresh, but it can be refrigerated. Reheat in a microwave or on a stove.
  • Using a cast iron skillet is highly recommended.
  • Tomato gravy is delicious on top of green beans or mashed potatoes. It can be poured over sandwich bread, toast, open-face biscuits, or dinner rolls at any meal.
  • Garlic powder can be used in place of salt and pepper. It will add great flavor to the gravy.

Warnings

  • Be sure not to use too much oil when making the gravy; you need just enough oil to soak up the flour...you want to taste the gravy, not the oil.
  • Do not allow the gravy to burn.

Things You'll Need

  • Skillet, cast iron preferred
  • Measuring cup and implements
  • Spatula or spoon for stirring

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