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Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast Recipe

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Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast is a classic American comfort breakfast dish featuring salty dried beef in a creamy, seasoned white sauce, served over crispy toasted bread. This recipe combines a rich roux-based gravy with tender pieces of dried beef, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, perfect for a hearty morning meal or brunch.

Ingredients

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Beef

  • 8 ounce jar dried beef slices (Buddig Beef, Hormel, or Armour)

Sauce

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk

To Serve

  • 8 slices Texas toast (brioche or thick-cut white sandwich bread)
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the beef: Rinse the dried beef slices thoroughly to reduce their intense saltiness, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Cut the slices into strips, then into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt the butter: In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it becomes bubbly.
  3. Sauté the beef: Add the prepared dried beef pieces into the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they crisp up slightly, releasing their flavor.
  4. Season and create roux: Stir in garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Next, sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and no white patches remain, forming a roux.
  5. Add the milk: Slowly pour in the whole milk little by little while whisking constantly to ensure a smooth mixture without lumps.
  6. Simmer the sauce: Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently and cook for about 2 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. If it thickens too much, add a splash more milk to loosen it.
  7. Toast the bread: While the sauce simmers, toast the Texas toast slices until golden brown and crisp.
  8. Serve: Pour the creamy chipped beef gravy generously over the toasted bread slices. Finish with freshly cracked black pepper to taste and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Rinsing the dried beef is crucial to reduce its saltiness and make the dish more balanced.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, gradually add more milk to reach the perfect creamy consistency.
  • Texas toast or thick brioche bread works best for supporting the creamy sauce without becoming soggy.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
  • To make this dish lighter, consider using low-fat milk though whole milk offers best flavor and richness.

Keywords: Creamed Chipped Beef, Dried Beef, Breakfast Recipe, Comfort Food, Creamy Beef Gravy, Texas Toast

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