SOS, Chipped Beef on Toast

 For about four people:

• Chipped Beef 8 oz

• Butter 4 tablespoons

• Flour ¼ cup

• Milk 2 ½ cups

• Ground Black Pepper to taste

• Bread toasted

• Chop the beef into bite size pieces.

• Melt butter in a sauce pan or skillet over medium-low heat.

• Once melted, add in the flour. Whisk the butter flour mix (roux) constantly for 2-3 minutes.

• Add ground pepper and milk. Cook until smooth and creamy.

• Add the chopped beef pieces and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve over toast.

It is a good idea to soak the beef in hot water first, to dilute the salt. It is usually very salty. Ever add salt to the recipe. Some add a little Worcestershire sauce.

The meal was popular due to its simplicity as well as being emblematic of the American military. The most preferred meal was for breakfast.