Description
This Old-Fashioned Creamed Chipped Beef is a simple, hearty comfort-food classic made with savory dried beef and a creamy white gravy served over crisp toast. Ready in about 25 minutes, it is an easy budget-friendly breakfast, lunch, or dinner that has been loved for generations
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried beef, rinsed and chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices sandwich bread, toasted
- Butter for serving, optional
Instructions
- Rinse the dried beef under cool water to remove excess salt, then pat it dry and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Sprinkle in the flour and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and lightly bubbling.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, whisking frequently, until thick and creamy.
- Stir in the black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the chopped dried beef and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust the pepper if needed. Extra salt is usually unnecessary because the dried beef is already salty.
- Toast the bread and butter it if desired.
- Spoon the creamed chipped beef generously over the hot toast and serve immediately.
- If the gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a small splash of milk to loosen it.
Notes
- Serve the creamed chipped beef immediately over freshly toasted bread for the best texture.
- Buttered toast adds extra richness, but biscuits, English muffins, or potatoes can also be used.
- Pair it with scrambled eggs, fried eggs, or fresh fruit for a hearty breakfast.
- For lunch or dinner, serve with roasted vegetables, green beans, or a simple side salad.
- Store leftover creamed beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a saucepan over low to medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
- Add a splash of milk while reheating if the gravy has thickened too much.
- Store the gravy separately from the toast so the bread does not become soggy.
- Freezing is possible, although the dairy-based gravy may change slightly in texture after thawing. Stir well while reheating to bring it back together.