Creamed Chipped Beef
This was a favorite childhood meal that tastes just as good now that I'm middle aged.
Servings: 2 - 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 ounces cecina or thinly sliced dried beef cut into thin strips (about a cup, loosely packed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil butter (or a mix of the two)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk or cream
- salt pepper, cayenne pepper or smoky paprika to taste
- Biscuits or toasted bread
Instructions
- In a large skillet, saute the onions in the olive oil/butter mix until they soften and begin to change color.
- Add the chipped beef and stir to coat in the fat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and chipped beef and stir well. Let it cook for a couple minutes and change color.
- Add the milk and stir well to combine and form the gravy. If too thick, add more milk a couple tablespoons at a time until the gravy is thick and smooth.
- Season to taste. I like to use salt, pepper and smoky paprika or cayenne pepper.
- Serve over biscuit or toast.
- When reheating any leftovers, stir in a little milk to loosen the gravy.