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The preparation of Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast brings immediate memories of past times to those who make it. The dish has a nostalgic quality that makes you think of your grandmother’s dining area and classic American diners.
The dish provides a comforting experience through its simple preparation of creamy and salty flavors, which has sustained families and military personnel throughout many years. The dish has faded from popularity but its delicious taste will make you want to revive it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The recipe requires only 15 minutes to prepare using basic ingredients found in your pantry.
- The recipe provides economical comfort food that maintains its rich taste at an affordable price.
- You can serve this dish with toast or biscuits or potatoes or even over rice.
- The dish remains a timeless comfort food that continues to please people of all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 jar dried beef slices, rinsed well and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 cups milk
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Bread, toasted
Instructions
- Prep the beef. The dried beef slices need thorough rinsing because they contain excessive salt content. Dry the beef pieces with a paper towel before cutting them into small bits.
- Make the base. A saucepan requires medium heat to melt the butter until it reaches a smooth consistency. The mixture of flour and cayenne pepper requires 45 seconds of continuous whisking until it becomes smooth.
- Add the milk. The milk addition should be done gradually through whisking to prevent the formation of lumps. The sauce will become thick after continuous whisking.
- Stir in the beef. The mixture needs to simmer for several minutes after adding the chopped beef to the pot.
- Season & serve. Check the flavor then add salt and pepper to taste before pouring the creamy mixture over toasted bread. The dish needs to be served immediately after preparation.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t forget to rinse the dried beef before use because of its excessive salt content.
- The gravy will become thicker if you continue cooking it for a few more minutes. Adding a small amount of milk to the mixture will create a thinner gravy.
- Thinly sliced deli roast beef serves as an acceptable substitute when dried beef is unavailable.
- This dish becomes a complete meal when served with biscuits or mashed potatoes, or fluffy rice.
FAQ
- Why is it called “SOS”?
The military personnel gave this dish its nickname “SOS” because it consisted of “stuff on a shingle” although they used a different term with stronger language. The dish served as a basic military food because it was inexpensive and provided enough sustenance.
- Can I make it ahead?
Definitely. The leftovers need to be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. The sauce requires heating on the stove with milk addition to achieve its original consistency.
- What does it taste like?
The dish presents itself as a comforting beef-based gravy with a salty flavor and a smooth texture.
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