Creamed Chipped Beef is a comforting‚ classic‚ hearty meal with creamy sauce and dried beef. An affordable meal ready in only 15 minutes and perfect for breakfast‚ lunch or dinner! A NOSTALGIC‚ COMFORT FOOD RECIPE Creamed Chipped Beef is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods‚ along with my version of S.O.S. (more on that later) because it’s such a simple meal. It’s so filling‚ taste so good‚ and just fills your belly right up. I can whip this up so fast‚ pop some toast in the toaster‚ and then lunch or dinner is done in no time! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S): Isn’t this actually called S.O.S.? Some people call it S.O.S. (Sh*t on a Shingle) – it’s a military thing. But‚ to me‚ it’s Creamed Chipped Beef. In my family‚ we do have an S.O.S. recipe that has been passed down for several generations‚ but it’s a slightly different recipe than this chipped beef recipe. I know folks love to argue over this stuff and I know some people have a hard time understanding that different folks have a similar name for different recipes. My Grandpa was an Army cook in World War II and always made it for his guys with ground beef and my retired Navy Veteran Dad also made S.O.S. with ground beef. And yes‚ you may have been in the military‚ or your family were also in the military like mine‚ and you make it with dried beef. That’s great! Just respect others in my comments below and understand that just because we make it different‚ and have for the last 80 years or so‚ doesn’t mean it’s wrong. It’s just different. I will delete all comments that try to start an argument about which one is authentic and then it becomes a problem in the comment section because people argue back and forth. It always seems to happen with these types of nostalgic recipes.So‚ it doesn’t matter if you call this S.O.S or Creamed Chipped Beef‚ it’s gonna make you smile and keep your belly full! And if you’ve never made this‚ you are in for a treat! How can I cut down on the salt? Dried beef is cured and preserved with salt so it can be pretty salty. If you want to cut back on the saltiness‚ I recommend soaking the dried beef in water for about 10 minutes then rinse it well then pat it dry with paper towels. In addition‚ please make sure you are using unsalted butter so you aren’t adding additional salt. What are some alternatives to the jarred dried beef? If you can’t find the dried beef (or just want something different) you can use country ham. I am able to find country ham easily where I live and it can often be much cheaper here than the jars of dried beef. And‚ just like with the dried beef‚ because it is cured in salt‚ you have to soak it for a bit before adding it so it doesn’t end up being too salty. Additionally‚ you can also use Budding brand beef in place of dried beef. I also think this is delicious with leftover corned beef. What to serve Creamed Chipped Beef with? Serve over toast‚ biscuits‚ southern fried potatoes‚ hash browns‚ rice‚ noodles‚ or mashed potatoes. How to store leftovers? Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze it for up to 3 months too.To reheat‚ add another splash of milk to loosen it up‚ as it cools it will thicken more and more. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) unsalted butter – it’s crucial that you use unsalted butter and not salted butter. The dried beef is already salty enough and using salted butter can overwhelm this dish. all-purpose flour – this is going to be used to thicken up your cream sauce. whole milk – we prefer whole milk as it adds a lot of creaminess but you could use 2%. Just don’t use skim milk. dried beef – it can be found in jars in the canned meat aisle of your grocery store. Hormel and Armour both make dried beef. fresh black pepper – to me‚ this is crucial. The pepper may seem basic but it really adds more to this recipe than you think. Using fresh cracked pepper is even better! salt – to taste. I can’t stress enough how important it is to taste this recipe before you add salt. The dried beef can be quite salty so test it out before adding any extra salt. See my FAQ above for more details on this. toast – toast is usually my go-to for this type of recipe but there are so many options. See my FAQ above for more ideas! HOW TO MAKE CREAMED CHIPPED BEEF In a large skillet over medium heat‚ add the butter and let it melt. Once melted‚ whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly stream in the milk while whisking constantly. Simmer for 5 minutes‚ stirring occasionally until thickened. Add the chopped beef and pepper‚ stir to combine‚ and cook for an additional 2 minutes until warmed through. Taste and add salt if desired. Serve immediately over toast. CRAVING MORE RECIPES? S.O.S. (creamy hamburger gravy)Homemade Sausage GravyHamburger Steaks with Tomato GravySlow Cooker Salisbury SteakSouthern Buttermilk BiscuitsBiscuits and Gravy CasseroleSausage‚ Egg‚ and Cheese Biscuit Casserole Print Creamed Chipped Beef A simple creamy sauce with bits of dried beef served over toast. Course Breakfast‚ Brunch‚ Dinner‚ LunchCuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 8 minutes minutesTotal Time 13 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 290kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients4 Tablespoons unsalted butter4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups whole milk4 (2.5 ounce) jars dried beef‚ chopped1 teaspoon fresh black peppersalt‚ to taste (see note below)toast‚ for serving InstructionsIn a large skillet over medium heat‚ add the butter and let it melt. Once melted‚ whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly stream in the milk while whisking constantly. Simmer for 5 minutes‚ stirring occasionally until thickened. Add the chopped beef and pepper‚ stir to combine‚ and cook for an additional 2 minutes until warmed through. Taste and add salt if desired (see my notes below.) Serve immediately over toast. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. Note: dried beef is cured and preserved with salt. So please taste this dish before adding any more salt as you may find it well seasoned enough already. You can also soak the dried beef in some water for 10 minutes then rinse it off to remove any excess salt. Be sure to pat it dry with a paper towel.  NutritionCalories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g