A classic American comfort dish made with savory dried beef in a creamy gravy served over toasted bread.
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Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- medium skillet
- whisk
Ingredients
- 4 oz jarred dried beef
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices thick white bread, toasted
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Rinse dried beef under warm water to remove excess salt. Pat dry and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring to prevent lumps.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened, adjusting with more milk if needed.
- Season with black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne if using. Serve over toast.
Notes
Rinse the dried beef well to reduce saltiness before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 15mg