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Cream Dried Beef Over Toast (SOS)

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Creamy, salty, and comforting! This classic cream-dried beef over toast (SOS) is made with dried beef, a simple roux, whole milk, and a touch of nutmeg. Perfect for busy mornings or quick dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz dried beef chopped
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • Optional: paprika or cayenne
  • Optional: parsley
  • 4 slices bread toasted

Instructions
 

  • Chop dried beef into small pieces.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk 1–2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, 3–5 minutes.
  • Stir in beef, pepper, and a tiny pinch of nutmeg. Simmer 2 minutes.
  • Spoon over buttered toast and serve warm.

Notes

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Notes

  • If gravy thickens too much, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of milk.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Delicious over biscuits, potatoes, or noodles.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 751mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cream dried beef over toast, dried beef gravy, sos recipe
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