posted by Stella 12-17-102 2:18 AM
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast or SOS
Source of Recipe-SAVEUR Magazine Sept/Oct 2002 Issue
3 Tblsp. unsalted butter
1/2 lb. paper-thin dried beef slices, shredded
3 Tblsp. unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
1/8 tsp. freshly milled white pepper
1 Tblsp. minced fresh chives
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
4-6 slices of toast
1 Tblsp. minced fresh parsley
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the dried beef and saute until it develops a few crisp edges, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until it just begins to color.
Slowly whisk in the milk and half-and-half, then add pepper, chives and nutmeg. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened and creamy but still pourable, about 5 minutes longer.
Ladle over toast, scatter with parsley and serve immediately.