Here’s a classic, comforting recipe for Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast 🥩🍞 — often called “SOS” (same old stuff), but done right it’s rich and delicious.
🍞 Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk (whole milk is best)
- 1 jar (2.5–3 oz) dried chipped beef, sliced into strips
- Black pepper to taste
- Toasted bread (white, wheat, or gluten-free)
⚠️ Chipped beef is salty — no added salt needed.
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Beef
- Rinse chipped beef under warm water
- Pat dry and slice into bite-size strips
(Rinsing reduces excess salt)
2️⃣ Make the Roux
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes (don’t brown)
3️⃣ Add Milk
- Slowly whisk in milk
- Stir continuously until thick and smooth (3–5 minutes)
4️⃣ Add Beef
- Stir in chipped beef
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through
5️⃣ Season
- Add plenty of black pepper
- Taste before adding any salt (usually not needed)
6️⃣ Serve
- Spoon over hot toast
- Serve immediately
💡 Variations
- Extra creamy: add 2 tbsp heavy cream
- With peas: stir in ½ cup peas for color
- Over biscuits or potatoes: instead of toast
- Gluten-free: use GF flour + GF toast
🥘 Storage
- Keeps in fridge 2–3 days
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk
If you’d like, I can also share:
✔️ Old-school military-style SOS
✔️ Creamed chipped beef with mushrooms
✔️ Healthier, lower-sodium version
Just tell me 😊