Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 cups finely chopped fresh ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat bacon grease in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and cook until slightly softened, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour to make a roux and let it cook for about a minute.
4. Add garlic powder and then add the chopped tomatoes.
5. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
6. Let the mixture cook until the tomatoes are nice and soft, about five minutes, smashing them with a potato masher.
7. Season generously with salt and pepper.
8. Add in a tablespoon of butter and let it melt before serving.