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birds eye view of cream chipped beef on toast next to home fry potatoes on white scalloped edge plate

Creamed Chipped Beef Recipe

This quick and easy Creamed Chipped Beef is rich and hearty, and sure to fill you up. It's the ultimate no-fuss, nostalgic 4 ingredient comfort food perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. My recipe is passed down through my family, so it's tried and true for decades.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C dried beef, chopped
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 4 T all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 C milk
  • pepper and salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Place your butter in a pan and let melt. Once melted, sprinkle in flour and whisk well to incorporate. Make sure your heat is on low/ medium and pour in milk, 1 cup at a time.
  2. Let your cream mixture thicken with a low simmer adding all the milk. Add in the chipped beef, salt and pepper and let simmer on low.
  3. Serve with hashbrowns or toast.
  4. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage:
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, warm gently over medium-low heat with a splash of milk to loosen. Serve over freshly toasted bread.
  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving, then warm gently on the stove until bubbly and hot. Add a splash of milk or cream to loosen.