Description
Chipped Beef on Toast is a classic comfort food featuring tender ribbons of dried beef cooked in a creamy, seasoned white sauce served over toasted thick bread slices. This savory dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or simple dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Creamed Chipped Beef
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1-2 (2.25-oz) jars dried beef, roughly cut into ribbons
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 cups milk, at room temperature
For Serving
- 6 slices thick sliced bread
- Freshly minced parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Cook Beef: Melt the unsalted butter in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add the roughly cut ribbons of dried beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef darkens in color and starts to crisp slightly, releasing its flavors.
- Add Flour and Spices: Stir in the all-purpose flour, black pepper, salt (if using), cayenne pepper, and a pinch of ground nutmeg. Cook the mixture for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes golden and fragrant, which helps remove the raw flour taste.
- Add and Whisk Milk: Gradually stir in the room temperature milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue to whisk for 5 minutes until the sauce starts to simmer and thickens to a consistency that can coat the back of a spoon. Once thickened, remove the skillet from heat.
- Toast Bread and Serve: Toast the slices of thick bread until golden brown and crisp. Lay 1-2 slices of toast on each plate and generously spoon the creamed chipped beef gravy over the top. Garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a meatier sauce, you can double the amount of dried beef.
- Use thick bread slices for better support of the creamy sauce.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the level of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 slices with sauce)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
