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Thick slices of golden toasted bread topped with creamy white gravy and pieces of chipped beef, finished with cracked black pepper.
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Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

Creamed chipped beef on toast, also called SOS, is popular throughout the military and midwest. Made with dried beef in a creamy white gravy and served over thick slices of toast, it's a creamy, savory comfort food classic!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamed chipped beef on toast, shit on a shingle
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce jar dried beef slices (Buddig Beef, Hormel, or Armour)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 8 slices Texas toast brioche, or thick-cut white sandwich bread
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse the dried beef slices really well—they are VERY salty. Then pat dry with a paper towel. Cut into strips, then into shorter bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once bubbly, stir in the dried beef pieces and sauté 1-2 minutes to crisp up.
  • Add in the garlic powder, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the flour until no white patches remain to create a roux.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, a little at a time, whisking constantly.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, stirring for about 2 minutes to the desired thickness. (If the gravy thickens too much, add another splash of milk.)
  • In the meantime, toast the bread slices and pour the chipped beef gravy over the top. Finish with a couple turns of fresh-cracked black pepper.

Video

Notes

  • Can't find dried beef? Thinly sliced deli roast beef or pastrami will work in a pinch, just cut it into small strips before adding it to the pan. You can also use corned beef, though the flavor will be stronger and saltier. Even leftover cooked roast beef or steak, sliced very thin, can make a tasty substitute.
  • Add peas. Feel free to toss in 1/2 cup of thawed frozen baby peas. 

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 8mg