Serves 2–4
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk (whole milk is best)
- 1 jar or packet (≈120 g) dried chipped beef
- Black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 4 slices bread, toasted
Optional Add-Ons:
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A splash of cream
- Peas or mushrooms
- Fried egg on top
Instructions
- Prepare the beef
- Chop the dried beef into small pieces.
- If very salty, soak in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain.
- Make the roux
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Create the sauce
- Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook until thick and creamy.
- Add the beef
- Stir in chopped beef.
- Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes.
- Season
- Add black pepper (salt usually not needed).
- Serve
- Spoon generously over hot toast.
Cooking Methods
- Stovetop (classic method): Best texture and flavor control
- Microwave (quick fix): Works, but stir often
- Oven (for large batches): Bake sauce, toast separately
Benefits
- High in protein
- Very filling and energizing
- Budget-friendly
- Quick to prepare
- Comfort food for the soul
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