It looks like you mean Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast — the classic comfort-food dish also known as “SOS.” Here’s a simple, rich, and very traditional version.
🍞 Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (or half milk/half cream for richer sauce)
- 1 jar (4.5–5 oz) dried chipped beef, rinsed and sliced
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional:
- Pinch of paprika
- 1–2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- A little minced onion (sautéed in the butter first)
For Serving
- 4–6 slices toast (white, sourdough, or Texas toast work best)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef
- Rinse the chipped beef briefly under warm water to remove excess salt.
- Pat dry and slice into small strips.
2. Make the Cream Sauce
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
- Add black pepper and optional seasonings.
3. Add the Beef
- Stir in the chipped beef strips.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until heated and slightly thickened.
- Taste; add salt only if needed (the beef is usually salty enough).
4. Serve
- Spoon the creamed chipped beef generously over hot buttered toast.
- Add extra pepper on top if desired.
⭐ Tips and Variations
Extra Creamy Version
Add 2–3 tablespoons of cream cheese or replace ½ cup of the milk with heavy cream.
Thicker Sauce
Use 3 tbsp flour instead of 2.
Add-Ins
- Sautéed onions or mushrooms
- Peas
- A pinch of cayenne for heat
Serve Over
- Toast
- Biscuits
- Hash browns
- Mashed potatoes
If you want, I can also give you:
- A one-pan skillet “weeknight” version
- A lighter version
- A Make-ahead or freezer version
Just let me know!
