Meaty Gravy

This Meaty Gravy is filled with savory flavors that go perfectly with mashed potatoes. This easy is perfect for a simple dinner.

Try this delicious Chicken Mushroom Gravy Recipe.

I am pretty sure every Russian or Ukrainian grew up having podliva (gravy) on a regular basis. Our favorite was always with mashed potatoes and kotleti (meatballs). Though I prefer the Chicken and Mushroom gravy (cause I have a terrible love for mushrooms) but this simple gravy is a really nice because it’s really quick to make and the flavor is wow!.

When I make this gravy and we will not be having any other meat, I like to make thin strips as I have here in the pictures. My hubby has his “meat” and we just enjoy it with mashed potatoes and salad. If there is other meat then I cube the meat into small pieces so it’s not so chunky. This gravy can also be enjoyed with rice, buckwheat or even pasta.

how to make meaty gravy-

• Cut meat into thin strips. Finely chop into small pieces. (TIP: The thinner the meat is sliced the more tender and soft the meat will be. )
• In a deep pan, heat oil and once hot add in the meat strips.
• Cook for 10 minutes, then add chopped onions. Salt and pepper taste.
• Turn down the heat and cook for another five minutes.
• Add in three cups of water. Cook on medium/high heat for an additional 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine together ketchup, heavy whipping cream, flour, salt, pepper, and seasonings.
• Add the mixture to the pan and mix.
• Turn the heat down and let the gravy simmer for an additional five minutes.
• Enjoy.

Try these other recipes with gravy:

• Vegetable Chicken Stroganoff– A light and healthy version of a classic Russian gravy.
• Chicken Marsala Gravy– Chunky chicken and mushrooms in a creamy marsala gravy.
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole– An amazing chicken recipe with the creamiest gravy sauce.
• Asparagus Recipe– Delicious asparagus tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

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Meaty Gravy

Meat gravy with water, ketchup, heavy whipping cream, sauteed meat and onions with seasoning.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gravy

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 343kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs pork meat
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 3 cups hot water
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp Vegeta seasoning, or Lawry’s seasoning, or your favorite seasoning

Instructions

• Thinly slice the meat. Chop onion into small pieces.
• Use a deep pan and heat oil on med/high heat. Once the oil is hot, add meat strips. Cook 10 minutes, mixing frequently. (If you heat is rather low, cook on high heat. The meat should have a nice golden finish to it).
• Add the chopped onions, turn the heat down to medium and cook five minutes (or until onions are tender).
• Add the 3 cups water and mix. Cook on med/high heat about 10 minutes (or until meat is tender).
• In a bowl combine ketchup, heavy whipping cream, flour, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
• Add ketchup mixture to pan and mix. Turn heat down to low and let the gravy simmer for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Meaty Gravy

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 81mg27%

Sodium 443mg19%

Potassium 346mg10%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 335IU7%

Vitamin C 2.6mg3%

Calcium 31mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.