I am introducing you to a fantastic recipe I have been making for a long time. Cream Chipped Beef is so savory that you can eat it repeatedly. I am not a huge fan of leftovers, but I do enjoy eating this dish as a leftover. If you aren’t familiar with cream-chipped beef, it’s dried beef, but it’s put in a very creamy and delicious sauce. My mouth is watering as I sit here and think about making it. This recipe is a white sauce (with chipped beef added); once you learn to make a white sauce, you can create many different meals.
In case you missed my Easy Homemade Biscuit Recipe
Kitchen Items Needed
- Saucepan: I used a 6-Quart Farberware Soup Pot
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Cutting Board
- Steamer for the peas Pampered Chef Vegetable Cooker
Ingredients
- Butter: This helps to keep the roux together and prevents the milk from evaporating, creating a moist and creamy gravy.
- Flour: Flour is the thickening agent needed to make this creamy gravy.
- Milk: Milk helps keep the recipe moist and creamy.
- Chipped Dried Beef: According to Google, “Chipped beef is a form of pressed, salted and dried beef.”
- Pepper: Pepper’s distinct flavor pairs with any savory or sweet hot dish.
- Sugar: Used to maintain moisture, creating a slightly sweet gravy.
Cream Chipped Beef: Step By Step Pictures
When you are making something new, it can be hard to really understand how to do it. That’s why I decided to do step-by-step pictures. These pictures will walk you through everything, and at the end of the day, you’ll know exactly how to make it. Let’s get started on making this Cream-Chipped Beef, shall we?
Step One: Melt the Butter
Grab a large saucepan and melt the butter, stirring constantly.
Step Two: Add flour
Add the flour and blend until smooth. This mixture is called a Roux.
Step Three: Add Milk
Add the milk slowly and stir constantly until the mixture starts to thicken. If it’s too thick, add more milk.
Step Four: Keep Whisking
This is the beginning of yumminess. It’s starting to thicken.
Step Five: Cut The Chipped Beef
Rinse the beef, if desired, it’s too salty for me. Cut into small bite-sized pieces.
Step Six: Add the Chipped Beef
Add the beef and pepper, and then some sugar, if desired. Add the chipped beef to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
Step Seven: Ready To Serve
Serve over biscuits or toast.
Finished Product: Ready to Eat
As you can see, it’s a very versatile meal.
Cream Chipped Beef Recipe
Cream Chipped Beef
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 gallon milk
- 2 4.5- ounce jars of dried beef (rinse and cut into bite-size pieces)
- pepper to taste
- sugar optional to taste
Instructions
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Grab a large saucepan and melt the butter, stirring constantly.
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Add the flour and blend until smooth. This is called a Roux.
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Add the milk slowly and stir constantly until the mixture starts to thicken.
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Add more milk if it's too thick.
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Add the beef and pepper and sugar, if desired.
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Serve over biscuits or toast. Enjoy.
What is Dried Beef Made Out Of?
As you look at this dried beef, you may wonder what it’s made of. According to Google, “Chipped beef is a form of pressed, salted and dried beef.” It’s a form of deliciousness that you can’t get anywhere else. If you aren’t sure about how dried beef tastes, go ahead and give this a try!
Is Cream Chipped Beef Good For You?
Just like I enjoy saying, it’s important to eat everything in moderation. Cream-chipped beef is not terribly unhealthy. Most people who grew up on this dish will tell you that it is truly comfort food that is enjoyable now and again. It’s a true “will stick to your ribs” food.
Why is Chipped Beef So Expensive?
I don’t think chipped beef is that expensive, but some people may think it is. If you find it costly, it’s because it’s mostly dried, meaning it takes more meat to make more significant portions. While the meat can be expensive, I don’t find it any more expensive than other meat we consume here.
More White Sauce Recipes:
These recipes use 1-1/2 cups of white sauce.
1. Add some tuna (drained) and serve over toast or biscuits.
2. Add 1/2 to 1 cup grated cheese and leftover pasta to make Mac and Cheese.
3. Add 1/2 to 1 cup grated cheese and serve over cooked cauliflower or broccoli.
4. Make a gravy by adding beef, sausage, bacon, or chicken drippings.
5. Add some chicken bouillon to make gravy for chicken pot pie. Pour over cooked chicken, onions, carrots, and celery. Top with a pie crust.
6. Add one teaspoon of curry powder to make a curry sauce.
7. Add 1-2 sliced cooked potatoes with 1/2 to 1 cup grated cheese to make a cheesy potato soup.
8. With this recipe, I can make a chicken soup base by thinning the sauce and adding chicken bouillon to taste. Please note that I still buy cans of cream of chicken.
9. I can make a mushroom soup base by adding cut-up mushrooms and thinning the sauce with milk.
10. If you have leftover pork chops, slice them and scoop the creamy sauce over toast or biscuits.
11. You can fry up some hamburgers or ground beef and season with Salt and pepper to taste.
12. It sounds like creamed spinach is another popular one, too! Just add cooked spinach to your white sauce above.
Related: Homemade Beef Taquitos Recipe
It’s One of My Family’s Favorite Recipes
I stock about ten jars of chipped beef in my pantry because I know 99% of the time, when my family comes to visit, they ask for it. It’s easy to make ahead of time and reheat as needed. Some of the kids like the bread toasted, and some prefer the plain, soft white bread before scooping some cream-chipped beef all over the bread. The frozen cooked peas are like cherries on top of ice cream.
When my grandkids send me pictures of how they made this recipe, it brings me so much joy. It’s one more way to teach our family to cook from scratch. Life is so good.
Final Word
The next time you’re craving something savory, you can totally make this Cream-Chipped Beef recipe. It’s honestly one of the best recipes I’ve ever made. You can use it as a topping on toast or biscuits. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—it won’t disappoint. Go ahead and try it, and let me know what you think. May God bless this world, Linda.
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