✨ Introduction
This nostalgic comfort dish 🍞 features savory chipped beef in creamy white sauce, served over toasted bread and paired with crispy roasted potatoes 🥔. A hearty meal with rich flavor and history! 😋
🧂 Ingredients
For the Creamed Chipped Beef:
- 🥩 200 g dried beef, sliced into strips
- 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
- 🥣 2 tablespoons flour
- 🥛 2 cups milk
- 🧂 Black pepper to taste
- 🍞 4 slices of toasted bread
For the Roasted Potatoes:
- 🥔 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 🛢️ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🧂 Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
- 🌿 Chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Creamed Chipped Beef:
- 🧈 Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux.
- 🥛 Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- 🥩 Add sliced beef and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with black pepper.
- 🍞 Spoon mixture over toasted bread and serve hot.
Roasted Potatoes:
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 🥔 Toss potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 🥘 Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 🌿 Garnish with parsley and serve alongside the toast.
🔄 Methods
- Use turkey or ham instead of dried beef 🦃.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or onions to the sauce 🍄🧅.
- Make it spicy with cayenne or hot sauce 🌶️.
- Serve with a fried egg or salad for a complete plate 🍳🥗.
📚 History
This dish is famously known as “SOS” in U.S. military slang 🇺🇸, short for “Sh*t on a Shingle.” It was a staple in mess halls for its simplicity and filling nature. Today, it’s a nostalgic comfort food enjoyed across generations.
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 Protein from beef
- 🥛 Calcium from milk
- 🥔 Fiber and energy from potatoes
- 🧂 Comfort and satiety from creamy sauce
🎨 Formation
Serve toast on one side of the plate with sauce generously poured over. Add roasted potatoes beside it and garnish with fresh herbs 🌿. Ideal for brunch, cozy dinners, or nostalgic menus 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast with Roasted Potatoes is rich, filling, and full of history—a classic dish that warms the soul! 🍞🥩🥔✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Comfort food fans
- 🥩 Meat lovers
- 🎖️ Veterans and history buffs
- 🍽️ Brunch seekers