Here’s a classic Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast recipe (often called SOS)—simple, comforting, and old-school 🍞🥩
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½–2 cups milk (warm)
- 1 jar or package (4–5 oz) dried chipped beef, rinsed & chopped
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch of paprika (optional)
- Toasted white or wheat bread
Instructions
- Prepare the beef
Rinse chipped beef briefly under warm water to remove excess salt.
Pat dry and chop into bite-size pieces. - Make the roux
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute (do not brown). - Make the cream sauce
Slowly whisk in warm milk.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. - Add beef & season
Stir in chipped beef, black pepper, and paprika.
Simmer 3–5 minutes until heated through. - Serve
Spoon generously over hot toast.
Tips & Variations
- Creamier: Add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or onion powder.
- Hearty: Serve over biscuits, hash browns, or mashed potatoes.
- Less salty: Soak beef in water for 10 minutes before rinsing.
If you’d like a Southern-style, microwave version, or lighter version, just tell me 😊
