Here’s a classic, comforting Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (often called “SOS”)—rich, creamy, and super easy:
🍞 Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
🧾 Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 jar (or 150–200g) dried chipped beef (sliced)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional—beef is already salty)
- 4–6 slices toast (white bread or your choice)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the beef
- If the chipped beef is very salty, rinse it briefly and pat dry.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the roux
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes (don’t brown it).
- Add milk
- Gradually whisk in milk to avoid lumps.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy.
- Add beef & season
- Stir in chipped beef and black pepper.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve
- Spoon the creamy beef over warm toasted bread.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With fried or scrambled eggs on the side
- Over biscuits instead of toast
- With a sprinkle of parsley for color
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: Add a splash of cream
- Less salty: Always taste before adding salt
- Add-ins: Peas or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne
This dish is old-school comfort food—simple ingredients, big flavor, and very filling.
If you want, I can give you a modern upgraded version with garlic, herbs, and a richer sauce 👍
