Description
Chipped Beef on Toast is a classic, comforting dish combining thinly sliced dried beef in a rich, creamy sauce served over crispy toasted bread. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this quick and easy recipe offers nostalgic flavors and hearty satisfaction with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 ounces dried chipped beef, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 slices white or wheat bread, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Rinse the dried chipped beef under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat dry and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Roux: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then whisk in flour until smooth and bubbly, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes without browning.
- Add the Milk and Beef: Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Once the sauce thickens, stir in the chopped beef and cook until heated through.
- Season the Sauce: Add freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning to balance the saltiness of the beef.
- Toast the Bread: While the sauce simmers, toast slices of bread until golden and crispy.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon generous portions of the creamy chipped beef mixture over the warm toast and serve immediately.
Notes
- Rinse dried chipped beef to reduce excess saltiness and improve flavor balance.
- Use whole milk or half-and-half for an extra creamy sauce.
- Ensure the roux is cooked properly to prevent a grainy sauce and achieve a smooth texture.
- Toast bread just before serving to keep it crisp under the sauce.
- Adjust freshly ground black pepper to complement the saltiness and add warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with topping
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg