Here’s a classic, simple Creamed Chipped Beef recipe—the iconic comfort food sometimes called “S.O.S.” 🍞🥛
🥄 Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (Serves 3–4)
Ingredients
- 4 oz dried or jarred chipped beef (sliced thin)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
- 4–6 slices of bread, toasted
Instructions
- Prep beef
- Rinse chipped beef briefly to remove excess salt. Pat dry.
- Cut into small bite-sized pieces.
- Make roux
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly bubbly.
- Add milk
- Slowly whisk in milk to avoid lumps.
- Cook until mixture thickens (3–5 minutes).
- Add beef & season
- Stir in chipped beef.
- Season with pepper (be careful with salt—it’s already salty!)
- Optional: add a pinch of nutmeg for warmth.
- Serve
- Spoon over toasted bread.
- Optional: sprinkle with extra black pepper.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Make it lighter: Use low-fat milk or half-and-half.
- Extra creamy: Add ¼ cup cream cheese or grated cheddar.
- Quick version: Use pre-made white sauce from a jar.
- Optional veggies: Sauté mushrooms or onions in the butter first.
If you want, I can also make a teen-friendly “weeknight S.O.S.” version that’s faster and less salty but still super creamy and cheesy 😎
Do you want me to do that?
