Who remembers the creamy chipped beef dish?
Learn how to make chipped beef, and serve your family a dish of nostalgia.
Chipped beef is beef that’s been salted, dried, and pressed into thin slices.
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The meat is brined and left to cure for several days before being drained and air-dried.
Toast your carb of choice, drizzle the sauce on top, and serve for yet another filling meal.
Can I Freeze Creamed Chipped Beef for Later?
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You may be surprised to learn that bechamel saucethe base for this chipped beef on toast recipefreezes exceptionally well.
All you have to do is make up a batch of sauce minus the chipped beef.
Pour the finished roux into an ice cube tray, and place it in the freezer.
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Transfer the individual cubes into a zip-top bag, and freeze them for up to three months.
To assemble, place the frozen cubes of roux in a skillet to thaw over medium heat.
Once thickened, add in the pieces of chipped beef along with your choice of seasonings.
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Drizzle the mixture over warmed Texas toast, and serve while hot.
Tips for the Best Chipped Beef
This is a fairly easy dish to make.
That’s why it has been popular for so many decades.
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I have also tried it with ham," says reviewer Mary Adams.
Stir in flour, and then add whole milk, whisking until flour is completely incorporated.
Spoon over Texas toast or biscuit halves; serve warm and top with additional ground pepper, if desired.
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