Chipped Beef Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine
 5 ounces dried beef, rinsed, patted dry, and coarsely chopped
 All purpose flour3 Tablespoon
 Milk fat2 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/4 teaspoon each black pepper and paprika
 Red cayenne pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted

Directions

1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the beef and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the flour until the beef is well coated. Gradually stir in the milk, then the black-pepper, paprika, and ground red pepper.
2. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over the toast. Serve with a fresh green salad tossed with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette and hot Portland Popovers.
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