A classic old-fashioned comfort food made with savory dried beef in a rich creamy white sauce served over crispy toast. Often called “SOS,” this hearty dish is warm, creamy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or cozy dinners.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🔹 Main Ingredients
- 225g (8 oz) dried chipped beef, sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk
🔹 Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
🔹 For Serving
- 4–6 slices toast
- Chopped parsley (optional)
🍳 Equipment
- Large skillet or saucepan
- Whisk
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Prepare Beef
- Rinse chipped beef briefly if very salty
- Pat dry and chop into bite-size pieces
🔸 Step 2: Melt Butter
- In skillet melt butter over medium heat
🔸 Step 3: Make Roux
- Whisk in flour
- Cook for 1–2 minutes
👉 Do not brown
🔸 Step 4: Add Milk
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth
🔸 Step 5: Simmer
- Cook for 4–6 minutes until thickened
✔ Sauce should become creamy and smooth
🔸 Step 6: Add Beef
- Stir chipped beef into sauce
- Season with pepper and garlic powder
👉 Simmer another 2–3 minutes
🔸 Step 7: Toast Bread
- Toast bread until golden and crisp
🔸 Step 8: Serve
- Spoon creamy beef mixture generously over toast
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Fried eggs 🍳
- Hash browns 🥔
- Biscuits 🥐
- Steamed vegetables 🥦
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Rinse beef if overly salty
✔ Whole milk gives richest sauce
✔ Stir constantly for smooth gravy
✔ Serve immediately while hot
🔄 Variations
🍄 Mushroom Creamed Beef
Add sautéed mushrooms
🌶️ Spicy Version
Add cayenne pepper
🧀 Cheesy Gravy
Add shredded cheddar cheese
🥓 Bacon Style
Mix in crispy bacon bits
❓ FAQs
What is chipped beef?
Thinly sliced dried salted beef.
Can I use lunch meat?
Traditional chipped beef works best, but roast beef can substitute.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes—reheat gently with extra milk.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~280–420
- Protein: ~16g
- Carbs: ~22g
- Fat: ~16g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Traditional Version
👉 6–9 WW Points
🔻 Lower-Fat Milk Version
👉 4–6 WW Points
✅ Light Toast & Reduced Butter Version
👉 3–5 WW Points