Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

A classic American comfort-food breakfast of savory dried beef in a smooth peppered milk gravy, spooned over crisp toast.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried beef
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 cup whole milk
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 8 slices white bread

Cooking instructions

1. Cut the dried beef into bite-size strips. If it is very salty, rinse briefly under cool water and pat dry. (about 3 min)
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until smooth and lightly bubbling, about 1 minute. (about 1 min) — Medium heat
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, whisking often, until the gravy thickens enough to coat a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes. (about 7 min) — Medium heat
4. Stir in the dried beef and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. (about 2 min) — Low heat
5. Toast the bread until golden and crisp. Spoon the creamed chipped beef over the toast and serve immediately. (about 4 min)