Description
Make this simple, creamy chipped beef gravy served over toast. It is a quick, satisfying comfort food meal ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces dried chipped beef, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt, if needed
- 6 slices white bread or toast
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour to create a smooth paste (roux). Cook the roux for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped chipped beef and black pepper. Heat through for 2 minutes. Taste and add salt only if necessary, as the beef is often salty.
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Spoon the creamed chipped beef mixture evenly over the toast slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of milk for a richer sauce.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a splash more milk after the sauce has thickened.
- Use any sturdy bread like Texas toast or sourdough for serving.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with topping
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 75