@315justme: Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast WHAT YOU NEED 8 oz dried beef, chopped (rinse and pat dry if very salty) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Black pepper, to taste Toasted bread slices, for serving HOW TO MAKE IT Prepare Beef – Chop dried beef into small pieces. If too salty, rinse briefly in cold water and pat dry. Make Roux – Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk 1–2 minutes until golden and nutty. Add Dairy – Gradually whisk in milk and cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Simmer 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens. Season & Add Beef – Stir in pepper, then fold in chopped beef. Simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through. Toast Bread – While sauce simmers, toast bread slices until golden and crisp. Serve – Spoon creamed beef over toast. Garnish with extra black pepper if desired. Serve hot.