chipped beef on toast

Here’s a classic Chipped Beef on Toast recipe — a nostalgic comfort food often known as “SOS” in military circles (ahem, Stuff on a Shingle).

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🥩 Chipped Beef on Toast

🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups milk (whole milk works best)

• 1 jar (2.5 oz) dried chipped beef, rinsed and chopped*

• Black pepper, to taste

• Toasted white or sourdough bread (4–6 slices)

Note: Dried chipped beef is salty — rinsing and chopping it helps manage the salt level. If you can’t find it, you can substitute with thinly sliced deli beef or corned beef, lightly fried for extra texture.

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the roux:

   • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

   • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.

2. Add milk:

   • Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.

   • Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).

3. Add beef:

   • Stir in the chopped chipped beef.

   • Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.

   • Add black pepper to taste. (No extra salt needed — the beef is salty enough.)

4. Serve:

   • Spoon generously over toasted bread.

   • Optionally, top with a sprinkle of parsley or a fried egg.

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🍳 Optional Upgrades:

• Add sautéed onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.

• Swap some milk for cream if you want it extra rich.

• Add a pinch of cayenne or paprika for a mild kick.

Let me know if you want a lower-sodium or gluten-free version!