Description
: A classic comfort food with creamy, savory dried beef in a rich white gravy, served over crispy toast. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty snack—ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 tbsp all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk
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4 (2.5 oz) jars dried beef, chopped
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1 tsp fresh black pepper
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Salt to taste
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Toasted bread (white, sourdough, or rye)
Instructions
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Melt butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
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Make roux: Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute (until bubbly).
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Add milk: Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly. Simmer 5 mins until thickened.
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Finish: Stir in beef and pepper. Heat 2 more mins. Adjust salt if needed (beef is salty!).
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Serve: Ladle over toasted bread.
Notes
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Soak beef (optional): Rinse dried beef in water to reduce saltiness.
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Thickness: For a thinner gravy, add more milk.
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Upgrade: Top with a fried egg or hot sauce!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g