Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast.

Here’s the classic Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast—old-school comfort food, rich, salty, and satisfying (often called S.O.S.) 🍞🥩

Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups milk (whole milk preferred)
• 1 jar (2.5 oz) dried chipped beef, rinsed & chopped
• Black pepper, to taste
• Pinch of paprika or nutmeg (optional)
• Toasted white bread or Texas toast

Instructions

1. Prep the beef
   • Rinse chipped beef under warm water to reduce salt
   • Pat dry and chop into bite-size pieces
2. Make the roux
   • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
   • Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute (do not brown)
3. Create the cream sauce
   • Slowly whisk in milk
   • Cook, stirring, until thick and smooth (3–5 minutes)
4. Add beef & season
   • Stir in chipped beef
   • Add black pepper and optional paprika or nutmeg
   • Simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through
5. Serve
   • Spoon generously over hot toast
   • Serve immediately

Optional Add-Ins & Variations

• Peas or mushrooms for a diner-style twist
• Hard-boiled eggs (sliced) for extra richness
• A splash of Worcestershire for depth
• Swap toast for biscuits, hash browns, or fried potatoes

Tips for Best Flavor

• Go easy on salt—chipped beef is already salty
• Thick sauce = let it simmer a little longer
• Too thick? Add milk 1 tbsp at a time

If you want, I can share a baked casserole version, modern lighter version, or the military-style original recipe.