Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
A quick, comforting skillet sauce of creamy roux and salted dried beef spooned over hot toast. Ready in just minutes, this classic diner-style dish makes a hearty breakfast or simple weeknight meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- whisk
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 2.5-ounce jars dried beef chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- salt to taste
- toast for serving
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until it becomes foamy.
- Whisk the flour into the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste and form a roux.
- Slowly add the milk in a thin stream while whisking to keep the mixture smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the chopped dried beef and the black pepper, heating for another 1–2 minutes until the beef is warmed through and evenly distributed.
- Taste the creamed beef and add salt if desired, keeping in mind that the dried beef is already salty.
- Spoon the hot creamed chipped beef over slices of toast and serve immediately.