Description
This creamy, savory comfort dish features salty dried beef bathed in a luscious white peppered sauce, poured generously over crispy toast. Quick, satisfying, and deeply nostalgic, it’s a go-to for hearty breakfasts or simple dinners.
Ingredients
4 ounces dried beef
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups whole milk
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 slices thick white or sourdough bread, toasted
Instructions
1. Roughly chop the dried beef into bite-sized strips. If very salty, rinse under cold water and pat dry.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
3. Gradually pour in milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook 4–5 minutes until thickened.
4. Stir in the dried beef and cook 2–3 minutes more until heated through.
5. Add black pepper to taste. Serve hot over toasted bread.
Notes
Rinse dried beef to control saltiness—especially if using jarred brands.
Toast the bread well to prevent sogginess under the creamy sauce.
Stir sauce constantly while adding milk to avoid lumps and get that perfect silky texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamed chipped beef, SOS, dried beef gravy, toast beef recipe