Description
Chipped Beef on Toast is a classic comfort food consisting of crispy dried beef ribbons in a creamy, seasoned white sauce served over toasted thick-sliced bread. This nostalgic American breakfast or brunch dish offers savory, peppery flavors with a smooth, rich texture that coats the toast perfectly for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chipped Beef Gravy
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1-2 (2.25-oz) jar dried beef, roughly cut into ribbons
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 cup milk, at room temperature
To Serve
- 6 slices thick sliced bread
- Freshly minced parsley, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Melt the butter in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add the dried beef ribbons and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef darkens in color and starts to crisp, intensifying its flavor.
- Make the roux and seasonings: Stir in the all-purpose flour, black pepper, salt (if using), cayenne pepper (if using), and ground nutmeg. Cook this mixture for about 2 minutes until it turns golden and becomes fragrant, which helps develop the rich base for the creamy sauce.
- Add milk and thicken sauce: Gradually stir in the room temperature milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue whisking and cooking for about 5 minutes until the mixture begins to simmer and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove the skillet from the heat to avoid over-thickening.
- Toast the bread: While the sauce is thickening, toast the thick bread slices to your preferred level of crispness to provide a sturdy base for the creamy chipped beef gravy.
- Assemble and serve: Place 1-2 slices of toasted bread on each plate. Generously spoon the creamed chipped beef gravy over the top. Garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired, then serve immediately for a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- Leftovers: Store leftover creamed chipped beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of milk if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Optional: For a meatier sauce, double the amount of dried beef used.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt, since dried beef can be salty.
- Serve with eggs or sautéed greens for a complete breakfast or brunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 slices toast with creamed beef)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
