Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast.

Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (SOS) 🍞🥩
A classic, comforting dish—rich, creamy, and simple.

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried chipped beef, sliced or torn

• 4 tbsp butter

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2½ cups milk (warm)

• Black pepper, to taste

For Serving

• Toasted white bread or Texas toast

• Optional: peas, mushrooms, or a fried egg

Instructions

1. Prep the beef
   Rinse chipped beef under warm water to remove excess salt.
   Pat dry and slice if needed.

2. Make the roux
   Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
   Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes (do not brown).

3. Add milk
   Slowly whisk in warm milk.
   Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth (3–5 minutes).

4. Add beef
   Stir in chipped beef.
   Simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through.

5. Season
   Add plenty of black pepper.
   Taste before adding salt—usually not needed.

6. Serve
   Spoon over hot toast and serve immediately.

Texture & Flavor

• Creamy, velvety white sauce

• Salty, savory beef

• Simple, nostalgic comfort food

Tips

• Warm milk prevents lumps

• If too thick, add a splash of milk

• Cast-iron skillet adds extra depth

Variations

• With Peas: Stir in frozen peas at the end

• With Mushrooms: Sauté mushrooms in butter first

• Extra Rich: Replace some milk with half-and-half

• Southern Style: Add a pinch of nutmeg or paprika

If you want, I can share a modernized lighter version, a breakfast-style SOS, or a baked casserole twist.