Description
Creamed chipped beef delivers classic comfort from American military kitchens to home dining tables. Quick skillet preparation combines crispy beef with creamy sauce, creating a hearty meal you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups heavy cream
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter
- 8 oz chipped beef, chopped
- 4 slices sourdough toast
- 3 shallots, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) minced garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) all-purpose flour
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Roux Creation: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, gradually whisk in flour until the mixture transforms into a caramel-hued blend, approximately 4 minutes. Set aside.
- Aromatic Base: In a large pan, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic, rosemary, and shallots until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cream Integration: Pour heavy cream into the aromatic mixture, stirring consistently until a smooth foundation develops. Increase heat to trigger gentle boiling.
- Sauce Refinement: Reduce heat to low, whisk in reserved roux, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, stirring periodically until achieving a velvety consistency, roughly 10-15 minutes.
- Beef Incorporation: Warm cream sauce in a separate skillet over low heat. Gently fold in chipped beef, heating until the mixture begins to softly bubble.
- Plating Finale: Toast sourdough bread slices, generously cover with the simmering beef and cream sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a delicate sprinkle of paprika for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Roux Perfection: Whisk butter and flour carefully to achieve a caramel-like color, which creates the foundational richness for the entire sauce.
- Aromatic Base Technique: Sauté garlic, rosemary, and shallots precisely until translucent to develop deep, layered flavor profiles without burning.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Simmer sauce slowly and stir continuously to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, velvety texture that coats the beef beautifully.
- Serving Pro Tip: Toast sourdough bread until golden and crisp to provide the ideal crunchy platform for the creamy, savory chipped beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg