Pot Roast Gravy
Pot Roast Gravy is a rich, savory sauce traditionally made from the drippings of slow-cooked beef pot roast, thickened with flour or cornstarch and often enriched with onions, carrots, and herbs. It is a staple of American comfort food, particularly in the Midwest and South, where it's served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or the roast itself.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This gravy is generally high in fat and protein due to its beef drippings base, with a moderate calorie count of around 50-80 calories per tablespoon depending on preparation. It provides iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, though it can also be high in sodium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Pot Roast Gravy embodies the 'waste not, want not' philosophy of traditional cooking, transforming flavorful cooking liquids into a luxurious sauce. Nutritionally, it concentrates minerals like iron from the meat, making it a nutrient-dense complement to starchy sides.
