Description
Chipped Beef on Toast is a classic American comfort dish featuring creamed dried beef served over toasted bread. This savory recipe combines crispy dried beef ribbons with a creamy, seasoned white sauce, perfect for a hearty breakfast or quick dinner.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1-2 (2.25-oz) jar dried beef, roughly cut into ribbons
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 cup milk, at room temperature
To Serve
- 6 slices thick sliced bread
- Freshly minced parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt butter and cook beef: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the dried beef ribbons and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef darkens in color and starts to crisp up.
- Add flour and spices: Stir in the all-purpose flour, salt (if using), black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and ground nutmeg. Cook the mixture, stirring continuously, until it becomes golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. This step helps cook out the raw flour taste.
- Stir in milk and thicken sauce: Gradually pour in the room temperature milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to whisk and cook the sauce for 5 minutes or until it begins to simmer and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Once thickened, remove from heat.
- Toast bread and plate: Toast the thick sliced bread slices until golden and crisp. Place 1 to 2 slices on each plate.
- Serve with chipped beef gravy: Generously spoon the creamed chipped beef sauce over the toasted bread. Garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Leftovers: Store any leftover creamed chipped beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of milk if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Optional: For a meatier sauce, double the amount of dried beef used in the recipe.
- Use thick sliced bread such as Texas toast or country white bread for best results and to hold the creamy sauce without getting soggy too quickly.
- Ensure milk is at room temperature before adding to the flour mixture to avoid lumps in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 slices with sauce)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
