Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk slightly warm
- 1 jar 2.5 oz dried beef, sliced into thin strips (rinse if desired)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread toasted (your choice of bread)
Instructions
- Slice the dried beef into thin strips. If preferred, rinse under cool water to reduce saltiness.
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes until it smells slightly nutty.
- Gradually add the warm milk while whisking. Simmer and stir frequently until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced beef and cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors come together.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toast the bread to your liking. Serve the creamed chipped beef generously over toast and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- This dish is traditionally salty due to the dried beef. Taste before adding any extra salt.
- For a richer sauce, you can swap in part of the milk for heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of milk.