Creamed Chipped Beef (SOS)

Honest? Would you eat Creamed Chipped Beef (SOS)? It may sound simple, but this classic comfort dish has been warming kitchens for generations with its rich, creamy sauce and savory beef served over toast.

Ingredients For Creamed Chipped Beef (SOS)

Canned, chopped beef (thinly sliced)
- Quantity: 8 oz
Unsalted butter
- Quantity: 4 ounces
All-purpose flour
- Quantity: 4 Tbs.
Whole milk (warm)
- Quantity: 3 cups
Black pepper (or to taste)
- Quantity: 1/4 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper
- Quantity: Garnish
- Notes: Optional, adds a subtle kick of heat and a touch of color to balance the creamy sauce.
Toasted bread slices or biscuits
- Quantity: Serving
- Notes: Serves as the base for the creamy chipped beef, helping soak up the rich sauce and adding texture to the dish.

Step-by-Step Creamed Chipped Beef (SOS)

Prep the beef

In case the beef is heavily salty, run under some warm water and dry it. Slice into bite-sized pieces.

Make the roux

Melt the butter in a large skillet, in medium heat. Add the flour and bake 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until slightly brown (do not burn).

Add milk

Add the warm milk slowly and mix thoroughly in order to remove any lumps. Cook till the sauce becomes thick, approximately 3-5 minutes.

Add beef & season

Add the chipped beef and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, again after 5 minutes, till warm and thick. Salt it before adding salt – it is normally salty.