Old Fashioned Creamed Chipped Beef

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 7

Classic comfort food: Old Fashioned Creamed Chipped Beef

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

Fat

16g

Old Fashioned Creamed Chipped Beef is a classic American dish that has been loved for generations. Made with dried beef, milk, and butter, it's a simple and hearty dish that's perfect for any meal. The dish is also known as SOS (or Sh*t On a Shingle) when served on toast. It's said that the dish originated in the military as a way to feed soldiers. It's also a popular dish for campers and hikers since it's easy to make and requires just a few ingredients.

Instructions

1.	Place the dried beef in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Drain and rinse the beef.
2.	In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly.
3.	Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Add the dried beef and frozen vegetables.
4.	Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is heated through and the sauce has thickened.

PROS

Old Fashioned Creamed Chipped Beef is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and satisfying to eat.
It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner.

Dried beef is a good source of protein and adding vegetables makes this dish more nutritious.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium and saturated fat.
It’s not recommended for people on a low-sodium or low-fat diet.

The dish is also not very visually appealing and might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish provides a good source of protein and adding vegetables makes it more nutritious. It’s also a good source of calcium and other minerals from the milk.

	1 package chipped dried beef
	1/2 cup frozen vegetables
	2 cups milk
	4 tablespoons flour
	2 tablespoons butter