Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 jar (2–3 oz) dried beef, chopped
(Serve over toasted bread – usually considered a pantry staple.)
Instructions
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens into a creamy gravy (3–5 minutes).
Add chopped dried beef and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Serve hot over toasted bread.
Optional (but common) additions
Black pepper
A pinch of garlic powder
A dash of paprika
Why people loved it during the Depression
Uses very cheap ingredients
High in protein and filling
Ready in about 10 minutes
✅ Tip: If the dried beef is very salty, rinse it briefly under water before chopping.
