Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast—aka SOS, the cozy, salty classic. Let’s do it the traditional way 🥛🍞

Classic Creamed Chipped Beef (serves 2–3)

Ingredients

• 2 oz dried chipped beef (Armour or similar), sliced or torn

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1½–2 cups milk (whole is best)

• Black pepper (generous!)

• Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or paprika

• Toast (white bread is classic, but anything works)

How to make it

1. Tame the salt
   Rinse the chipped beef under warm water for 10–20 seconds, then pat dry. (Skip if you like it very salty.)

2. Make a roux
   Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk for about 1 minute—don’t let it brown.

3. Build the cream sauce
   Slowly whisk in milk. Keep stirring until it thickens into a smooth gravy (3–5 minutes).

4. Add the beef
   Stir in the chipped beef. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.

5. Season
   Lots of black pepper. Taste before adding salt—often it won’t need any. Add nutmeg or paprika if using.

6. Serve
   Spoon generously over hot toast. Eat immediately, preferably with strong opinions and zero shame.

Optional upgrades (still respectable)

• A splash of cream for extra richness

• Serve over biscuits, hash browns, or home fries

• Add a soft-poached egg on top (chef’s kiss)

If you want the military-style authentic SOS, a super creamy