Description
Hearty Midwestern comfort shines through this classic creamed chipped beef on toast, delivering savory satisfaction with crisp toast and rich, creamy beef sauce. Home cooks seeking a quick, nostalgic meal will find pure delight in this simple yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz dried beef, chopped or torn into small pieces
- 2 cups whole milk (warm)
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 4 slices white or sourdough bread, toasted
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne or paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Beef Preparation: Neutralize excessive saltiness by rinsing dried beef under cold water, then thoroughly pat dry before precise chopping.
- Roux Foundation: Activate butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, integrating flour and whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a golden, effervescent blend, effectively eliminating raw flour undertones.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually stream warm milk while maintaining consistent whisking motion, promoting a silky-smooth texture and preventing potential luminal formations; continue cooking until sauce reaches optimal viscosity.
- Protein Incorporation: Fold chopped dried beef into the velvety sauce, allowing gentle simmering to meld flavors; enhance with cracked black pepper and optional cayenne or paprika for subtle heat complexity.
- Plating and Presentation: Lavishly drape the creamy beef mixture over freshly toasted, butter-kissed bread; optionally garnish with delicate parsley sprigs for visual appeal and serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Rinse dried beef under cold water to reduce sodium content, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor without overwhelming saltiness.
- Whisk flour and butter slowly, cooking until golden to eliminate raw flour taste and create a smooth, rich base for the sauce.
- Pour warm milk gradually while constant whisking prevents lumps, creating a silky, luxurious cream sauce with restaurant-quality texture.
- Replace regular milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for lactose-free version; use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg