{"id":1825,"date":"2026-02-16T19:57:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2026-02-16T19:57:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:57:37","slug":"creamed-chipped-beef-sos-a-depression-era-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/creamed-chipped-beef-sos-a-depression-era-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamed Chipped Beef (SOS) \u2013 A Depression-Era Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creamed Chipped Beef (SOS) \u2013 A Depression-Era Classic<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A simple, budget-friendly comfort food made with just 5 ingredients. Traditionally served over toast.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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  • 2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups whole milk<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup dried beef (chipped beef), chopped<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Optional: salt to taste (dried beef is usually salty enough)<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.<\/li>\n
    2. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly to form a light roux.<\/li>\n
    3. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps.<\/li>\n
    4. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n
    5. Add the chopped dried beef and black pepper.<\/li>\n
    6. Simmer for 3\u20135 minutes until heated through and well combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How to Serve<\/h2>\n

      Serve hot over:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Toast (the traditional way)<\/li>\n
      • Buttermilk biscuits<\/li>\n
      • Mashed potatoes<\/li>\n
      • Rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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