The most iconic of all military meals, Creamed Chipped Beef is a delicious mixture of dried, chipped beef in a creamy sauce served over toasted bread.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
4tablespoonsbutter
2green onionssliced
2.5ounceschipped beeftorn into strips
4tablespoonsflour
2cupsmilk
½teaspoonblack pepper
2tablespoonsdiced pimiento
½cupfrozen green peas
8slicesbreadtoasted (sourdough preferred)
Instructions
Rinse the beef under warm water. Tear into shreds and drain on paper towels.
In a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Add the green onions and chipped beef. Cook, stirring, until the onions are soft.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and beef and continue cooking and stirring for an additional 2 or 3 minutes.
Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a strong bubble, then reduce the heat and cook until thickened.
Stir in the pimiento and peas and cook for a few minutes until the peas are heated through.
Serve over toasted bread.
Notes
Dried chipped beef is usually located near the canned meats (such as tuna) in your store.
May be refrigerated for 4-5 days. To reheat, transfer to a saucepan over medium-low heat. You may need to add in a small amount of milk or water to get it back to a smooth gravy consistency.