Homemade Creamed Chipped Beef
This Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast is the ultimate comfort food—salty, velvety, and incredibly filling.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 oz dried beef jarred or pouched
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Pinch of ground nutmeg optional
- 4-6 thick slices of sourdough or brioche bread
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Remove the dried beef from the package and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form.
- Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and reaches a simmer.
- Stir in the chopped beef and black pepper (and nutmeg if using). Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- While the beef simmers, toast your bread slices until golden brown and butter them lightly.
- Spoon the warm beef and gravy generously over the toast.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.