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Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

This chipped beef recipe is straight from my mom. We called it SOS (Same Ole Stuff), and it's great comfort food! It's easy to make and tastes great with a cold beer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 743.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Liquid Measuring Cup
  • 1 Toaster (or pan for toasting bread)

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups warm milk
  • 1 8 ounce jar dried beef, chopped
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • bread toasted

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Add milk a little at a time, whisking well after each addition. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until thickened. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Stir in beef and cayenne; cook until warmed through. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve over toast. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

For a truly smooth sauce, ensure your roux (butter and flour) cooks for at least 1-2 minutes to eliminate any raw flour taste before gradually incorporating *warm* milk while whisking constantly. This prevents lumps and creates a velvety béchamel base. The dried beef can be briefly pan-fried to deepen its savory notes before adding to the sauce. Be mindful of the beef's inherent saltiness when seasoning; a touch of freshly ground black pepper or a whisper of nutmeg can enhance the flavor profile. For presentation, a sprinkle of fresh chives adds a welcome pop of color and herbaceousness. Ensure toast is sturdy enough to support the generous topping.