Classic comfort food coming right up! Here’s a simple, creamy, salty, and totally nostalgic recipe for Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast — often called “SOS” in the military or just a hearty breakfast/brunch favorite.
🥄 Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 15 min
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
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4 oz dried chipped beef (or sliced dried beef), chopped into bite-size pieces
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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4 slices white or wheat bread, toasted
🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Roux:
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly until bubbly and slightly golden (this cooks out the raw flour taste).
2. Add Milk:
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Slowly whisk in milk, making sure no lumps form.
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Continue stirring and cooking until sauce thickens (about 3–5 minutes).
3. Add Chipped Beef:
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Stir in chopped dried beef. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until heated through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. (Be careful; dried beef is salty.)
4. Serve:
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Spoon the creamed beef over hot toasted bread slices.
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Serve immediately.
🍽️ Tips & Variations:
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Use heavy cream instead of milk for a richer sauce.
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Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
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Top with chopped parsley or chives for color.
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Serve with eggs or hash browns for a full breakfast spread.
Want a slow cooker version, dairy-free alternative, or extra cheesy twist? Just let me know!
