Revamped Chipped Beef on Toast with an Innovative Spin
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Hey there! Let's chat about a tasty comfort food twist—Chipped Beef with Cheese, Peas, and Herbs. Everyone's gotta try chipped beef at least once, right? I used to devour my mom's homemade version and even the Stouffers brand. But I ain't one to settle, so I put my spin on it!
Now, I've added some cheesy goodness, freshness from peas, and a burst of herbs. It's still got that classic taste we all love, but with an extra pop of flavor. Buddig Beef works great if you can't find dried beef. Here's how to make it:
- Yield: Serves 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total: 30 minutes
- Active: 30 minutes
Ingredients (13)
- 8-10 oz dried beef (jar or package). I used packaged Buddig Beef.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup frozen baby peas
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste (the beef is salty, so go easy on the salt)
- 8 slices of provolone cheese
- 8 slices of good French or Italian bread, lightly toasted
- 1 scallion, diced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare: Cut the beef into small pieces. Dice the shallot and scallion. Allow the peas to thaw at room temperature.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes or until slightly soft. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Whisk until well combined. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Finish the Sauce: Add the cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, beef, peas, parsley, and additional pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast your bread: Toast the bread under the broiler on each side. Add a slice of provolone cheese, broil again until melted.
- Serve: Place 2 slices of cheese toast on a plate, top with the chipped beef mixture. Garnish with some fresh scallions (optional). Enjoy!
Tips:
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- If you're into herbs, try adding some thyme or chives to the sauce.
- Add some extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for added flavor.
Give this dish a whirl! It's an easy upgrade to an old classic, providing you with a hearty, quick, and satisfying comfort food fix.
- This chipped beef dish, with its uncategorized twist of cheesy goodness, fresh peas, and herbs, boasts a flavorful nutritional profile suitable for a quick and easy meal.
- Upon stirring in the flour, the roux forms an essential base for the creamy milk sauce, which encases the dried beef, peas, and aromatic herbs.
- The total active time for this recipe is merely 30 minutes, ensuring that this comfort food twist will easily find its way into your uncategorized meal rotation.
- Though Worcestershire sauce is a classic ingredient in this dish, budgeting for options like Buddig Beef can provide an acceptable substitute when dried beef isn't readily available.
