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    Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

    February 18, 2020 by Tiffany 11 Comments

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    This recipe will show you how to make creamed chipped beef on toast, also infamously known as “shit on a shingle.” Chopped pieces of thin dried beef mixed into a creamy gravy poured over a piece of crunchy toast in an open sandwich style.

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    Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

    You have probably heard of it and wondered what it was. You may have also heard it called “shit on a shingle.”

    It’s a very simple and quick meal to make. After all, it only requires 4 ingredients to make the gravy in 10 minutes or less.

    Not only that, it’s incredibly cheap!

    I typically pay around $0.80 USD per packet of Buddig’s dried beef slices, and the rest of the ingredients I already have on hand.

    You can also use Hormel or Amour’s dried beef.

    Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

    Ingredients to Make Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

    • Butter
    • Milk
    • Flour
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Dried Beef (Buddig, Hormel, or Armour all work.)
    • Toasted Bread

    I’ve seen other versions with cream of mushroom soup or adding peas, but this recipe is the way my family always made it when I was a child and I very much prefer it!

    Ingredients

    Be sure you pay attention to the Buddig packet if that is the brand you are purchasing. I have accidentally picked up their corned beef packets before.

    Not the flavor I was going for at all.

    What is Dried Beef?

    It is beef that has been salt-cured for a length of time, sometimes smoked for flavor, and dried. It is then sliced very thin like deli meat.

    Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

    To add more beef, or not add more beef, that is the question.

    When my mother and grandmother made this recipe they always used two packets, but I prefer more beef in mine.

    I generally use three packets. It depends on what ratio of meat vs. gravy you prefer.

    Gravy

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    Enjoy!

    Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

    Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

    This recipe will show you how to make creamed chipped beef on toast, also infamously known as "shit on a shingle." Chopped pieces of thin dried beef mixed into a creamy gravy poured over a piece of crunchy toast in an open sandwich style.
    4.48 from 21 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Main Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 11 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Author: Tiffany

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz Dried Beef, Hormel, Buddig, and Armour brands all work
    • 3 tbsp Butter
    • 2 cups Milk
    • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
    • Toasted Slices of Bread

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add flour and stir to mix a roux.
    • Slowly whisk milk into roux mixture. Slice the beef into squares if not already done so. Add salt, pepper, and beef to the pot. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat to allow gravy to thicken.
    • Toast bread and serve the gravy over top in an open sandwich style.

    Recommended Products

    Buddig Original Beef – 2 oz
    Hormel Beef Dried Sliced, 2.5 oz
    Armour Star Sliced Dried Beef, 2.25 oz

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 232 kcalCarbohydrates: 17 gProtein: 15 gFat: 12 gSaturated Fat: 7 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4 gCholesterol: 55 mgSodium: 1543 mgSugar: 1 g
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    Filed Under: 30-Minute Dinners, Beef, Main Dishes, One-Pot Meals

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    Comments

    1. Beth Davis

      December 13, 2022 at 7:51 pm

      4 stars
      This is the right ratio for the gravy, but it’s too much beef for us. I think the 2.5 oz jar is perfect, but that’s how we like it. Otherwise, it’s mostly beef and much too salty. I also sauteed a bit of onion and garlic with the butter before making the gravy, but we love garlic and onions here! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Tommy

      November 05, 2022 at 6:27 am

      5 stars
      I usually heat milk in microwave before adding to roux.

      Reply
    3. Don Baird

      October 26, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      We have been making this recipe for years and still love it. We will sometimes eat this with white rice or rice and toast or over torn un-toasted white bread. Mom always served slices of Longhorn cheese as a side. Comfort food that brings back fond memories.

      Reply
    4. Stacy

      February 15, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been looking for this recipe that I remember eating when I was a little kid. I cannot believe this is something so many other people enjoy as well. Brings back memories. Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Kat

      October 13, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      The only thing I do different is that we started tearing our toast into bite size pieces. It is so much easier for little ones to eat it!, i think Ill make it tomorrow! Yum.

      Reply
      • Tiffany

        October 13, 2021 at 6:38 pm

        That’s a great idea! I bet my boys would enjoy that as well. Thank you for the tip!

        Reply
    6. Jim

      February 17, 2021 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. Just like my mom made when I was growing up.

      Reply
      • Tiffany

        February 18, 2021 at 12:24 am

        Hello Jim,
        I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for coming back to leave feedback!
        -Tiffany

        Reply
      • Samantha Alderfer Alderfer

        May 12, 2021 at 6:02 am

        @Tiffany, Hi Tiffany, can you please reach out to me regarding this recipe? I think this is amazing and I dont want to copy your work, so I am asking for permission. Could you please respond via email? I appreciate your hard work.

        Samantha

        Reply
        • Tiffany

          May 12, 2021 at 9:47 am

          Hi Samantha,

          I’ve sent you an e-mail. If you do not see it, check your spam folder.

          Thanks!
          Tiffany

          Reply
    7. Becky Flynn

      November 17, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is very easy to make and also quite delicious. Will definitely make this again!

      Reply

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