Description
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast is a nostalgic, comforting dish made with salty dried beef folded into a smooth and creamy white gravy, served over golden buttered toast. This classic breakfast idea, often called “S.O.S.,” is quick, affordable, and satisfying—perfect for easy dinners, lazy weekend brunches, or old-fashioned food ideas that never go out of style. It’s one of those easy recipes that brings warmth to your table with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
4 ounces chipped beef
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 slices toasted bread
Instructions
1. Rinse the chipped beef under cold water to remove excess salt, pat dry, and slice into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, then whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook 1 minute.
3. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
4. Add the beef and black pepper, simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
5. Toast bread slices until golden and crispy.
6. Spoon creamy beef mixture over toast and serve immediately.
Notes
Rinsing the beef is key to avoid an overly salty dish.
Use thick-cut bread like Texas toast or sourdough for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with gravy
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg